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Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. (FILE)
Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. (FILE)

Local Government Minister Urges Collection of Fees

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is urging Municipal Corporations to maximize the revenue generating potential from the requisite payment of fees by businesses and residents for services the councils administer, in keeping with the beneficiaries’ statutory...
Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP
Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP

2017 National Heroes Day Message from the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, MP Prime Minister
Dr. Peter Phillips, Leader of the Opposition.
Dr. Peter Phillips, Leader of the Opposition.

Message for National Heroes Day 2017 Leader of the Opposition Dr. Peter Phillips
Psychologist with the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) III, Stacey-Anne Whittingham-Tucker, delivers a presentation to a group of teachers and administrators from the Catherine Hall Primary and Infant School, during a capacity-building workshop at the Sea Garden Hotel in Montego Bay. The workshop is one in a series of school interventions aimed at helping teachers better address the concerns of children with behavioural challenges.
Psychologist with the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) III, Stacey-Anne Whittingham-Tucker, delivers a presentation to a group of teachers and administrators from the Catherine Hall Primary and Infant School, during a capacity-building workshop at the Sea Garden Hotel in Montego Bay. The workshop is one in a series of school interventions aimed at helping teachers better address the concerns of children with behavioural challenges.

Catherine Hall Primary and Infant School Benefit from CSJP Initiative
President and Chief Executive Officer of the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ), Audley Deidrick (left) presents Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Major Clive Davis, with a cheque valued at $9 million. The funds will go towards the ODPEM’s ‘Help Impacted Islands Initiative’ to assist Caribbean countries affected by the passage of hurricanes Irma and Maria. The cheque was presented during a ceremony held at the Agency’s Haining Road offices on October 13.
President and Chief Executive Officer of the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ), Audley Deidrick (left) presents Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Major Clive Davis, with a cheque valued at $9 million. The funds will go towards the ODPEM’s ‘Help Impacted Islands Initiative’ to assist Caribbean countries affected by the passage of hurricanes Irma and Maria. The cheque was presented during a ceremony held at the Agency’s Haining Road offices on October 13.

AAJ Donates $9 Million to ODPEM’s ‘Help Impacted Islands Initiative’

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Climate Resilient Practices Important to the Housing Sector – Minister Chang

Minister without Portfolio, with responsibility for Water, Works and Housing, Dr Horace Chang says the housing sector must be governed by meaningful regulations and actions, which will ensure the safety and security of Jamaicans. Dr Chang made the comments ahead of the Regional Housing Conference to be hosted by The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC). The inaugural...
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Statistics Week will be observed from October 17 to 24 under the theme: ‘Improving the Lives of People: Advancing Quality Statistics in Jamaica’.
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STATIN to Observe Statistics Week from October 17-24

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) will be observing Statistics Week from October 17 to 24 under the theme: ‘Improving the Lives of People: Advancing Quality Statistics in Jamaica’. Speaking with JIS News, Director General at STATIN, Carol Coy said the week’s activities will include a series of workshops, the launch of the Quality Assurance Framework and a publication highlighting...
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Community

Councillors and Poor Relief Officers Receive Computers

Councillors and Poor Relief Officers attached to the St. Mary Municipal Corporation have received state-of-the-art tablet and desktop computers and printers from the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development. These are expected to significantly enhance their capacity for service delivery across the parish. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, made the presentations during the Corporation’s monthly meeting in Port Maria...
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Support for Expectant and New Mothers

Expectant and new mothers have been provided with additional support to ensure safe pregnancies and proper care for their babies, through the ‘Best for Mommy and Baby’ educational booklet. The 20-page manual contains information on best practices for antenatal, postnatal and newborn care, including mother’s pre-birth testing, mother and baby’s nutrition, warning signs during pregnancy, and immunisation. It is part of a public-education...
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Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), addresses members of the St. Mary Municipal Corporation during Thursday’s (October 12) special meeting of the council. The meeting was held at the council’s municipal building in Port Maria. Others (from left) are the Corporation’s Acting Chief Executive Officer, Ethlyn Douglas; and Port Maria Mayor, Councillor Richard Creary.
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Audit of Community Standpipes

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the Ministry plans to conduct an audit of community standpipes islandwide that are managed by municipal corporations, as part of measures to reduce the cost to deliver domestic water to residents through these outlets. He said the exercise, which the Ministry will be seeking to carry out in tandem with...
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Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 10).
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Attorney General Welcomes Proposed Building Practitioners Board

Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, has welcomed the proposed establishment of a Building Practitioners Board as provided for in the Building Act that is now before the House of Representatives. The Board will define and establish categories of practice of building practitioners, and determine the scope and nature of work that each category shall be licensed to perform. The...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), observes as Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left), presents the Governor-General’s message to runner in the inaugural Local Government and Community Development cross-island run, Damion Hudson (right), today (October 10) at Jamaica House. In the background is Communications Specialist in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Oliver Fagan
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Inaugural Cross-Island Run for Local Government

The inaugural Cross-Island Run got under way today (October 10) at Jamaica House to launch Local Government and Community Month, observed annually in November. The run will last until October 29, with more than 200 runners from several youth groups trekking across the island delivering messages from the Governor-General, the Prime Minister, the Minister of Local Government and Community Development,...
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