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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, displays hurricane roof straps while addressing a ceremony on August 26, at the Hugh Lawson Shearer Community Centre in Rocky Point, Clarendon, where the Government commenced its distribution of 10,000 of the straps.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, displays hurricane roof straps while addressing a ceremony on August 26, at the Hugh Lawson Shearer Community Centre in Rocky Point, Clarendon, where the Government commenced its distribution of 10,000 of the straps.

Residents of Rocky Point Receive Hurricane Roof Straps

The Government has commenced the distribution of 10,000 hurricane roof straps to residents of Rocky Point and nearby areas in Clarendon that were severely impacted by Hurricane Beryl on July 3. Hurricane straps are metal connectors to reinforce the connection...
A flyer promoting the finals of the Social Development Commission (SDC) National T20 Cricket Competition, to be held at Chedwin Park, St. Catherine, on Sunday, August 25 .
A flyer promoting the finals of the Social Development Commission (SDC) National T20 Cricket Competition, to be held at Chedwin Park, St. Catherine, on Sunday, August 25 .

Finals of SDC National T20 Cricket Competition August 25
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), greets indigent housing solution recipient, Allan “Jah Lloyd” Edwards (centre), during a ribbon-cutting exercise for Mr. Edwards’ new one-bedroom unit on August 20, in Clarendon North Central. Also pictured is Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Joel Williams.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), greets indigent housing solution recipient, Allan “Jah Lloyd” Edwards (centre), during a ribbon-cutting exercise for Mr. Edwards’ new one-bedroom unit on August 20, in Clarendon North Central. Also pictured is Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Joel Williams.

5,000 Hurricane Straps for Rocky Point Residents
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan (second left), are all smiles as Marlene Stewart (right) of Pennants in the constituency displays the keys to her brand-new two-bedroom home, which was built under the Indigent Housing Programme. Also observing is Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Joel Williams. Ms. Stewart received the unit on Tuesday (August 20).
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan (second left), are all smiles as Marlene Stewart (right) of Pennants in the constituency displays the keys to her brand-new two-bedroom home, which was built under the Indigent Housing Programme. Also observing is Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Joel Williams. Ms. Stewart received the unit on Tuesday (August 20).

Three Indigent Housing Solutions Delivered in Clarendon North Central
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (centre), shakes hands with Dr. Julius Garvey, during a recent ceremony to name the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) council chamber in honour of his father and Jamaica’s first National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey. The official naming of the ‘Marcus Garvey Council Chamber’ took place during a special KSAMC sitting on Saturday (August 17), the anniversary date of the National Hero’s birth. Looking on is Deputy Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams.
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (centre), shakes hands with Dr. Julius Garvey, during a recent ceremony to name the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) council chamber in honour of his father and Jamaica’s first National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey. The official naming of the ‘Marcus Garvey Council Chamber’ took place during a special KSAMC sitting on Saturday (August 17), the anniversary date of the National Hero’s birth. Looking on is Deputy Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams.

PHOTOS: KSAMC Marcus Garvey Council Chamber Naming Ceremony

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Executive Director, National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon (left), greets Chief Operating Officer, Bashco Trading, Juan Machado, during a recent walk-through of the downtown Kingston business district. The NSWMA was among the government entities participating in a multi-agency operation in the area, aimed at ensuring businesses adhere to the country’s laws. The operation, conducted between August 14 and 16, was led by the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC).
CommerceCommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Multi-Agency Compliance Operation Conducted in Downtown Kingston Business District

A coordinated multi-agency operation was conducted in downtown Kingston between August 14 and 16, aimed at ensuring businesses in that area adhere to the country’s laws. The exercise, which included a thorough walk-through of the area, was led by the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) and involved several government entities, including the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA)....
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Beneficiaries of the August Town community getting ready for a game of football at the Papine High School.
CommunityDevelopmentPress Release

800 Beneficiaries Set to Be Engaged in JSIF’s Summer Camp 2024

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) through its Integrated Community Development Project II (ICDP II), will engage approximately 800 beneficiaries in their annual Summer Camp programme. These Summer Camp initiatives cost approximately Sixteen Million Jamaican Dollars (JMD$16,000,000) and is funded by the Government of Jamaica. The primary objective of this project is to provide structured educational, recreational, behavioural support services...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), converses with Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ) Chairman, Lyttleton Shirley, during a tour of the Morant Bay Urban Centre earlier this year.
DevelopmentWorks / Construction

Morant Bay Urban Centre to Be Completed by December 2024

A new completion date of December 2024 has been set for the Morant Bay Urban Centre in St. Thomas, with the project now 70 per cent finished. Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ) Chairman, Lyttleton Shirley, said that the previously announced deadline of September 2024 was pushed back due to delays in construction activities. “We experienced an issue with the impending...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (fright) engages in conversation with General Manager of the Credit Enhancement Facility (CEF), David Wan (centre) and Managing Director of Eden
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Minister Green Urges Lenders to Extend Credit to Small Farmers

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, is calling on financial institutions to re-evaluate their lending practices to the agricultural sector, urging increased support for small farmers and entrepreneurs. “I am imploring our financial institutions to recognise the significance of supporting our farmers and the agricultural sector as a whole and extend a helping hand through the provision...
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Young people taking a selfie.
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Press Advisory

WHAT: National Youth Dialogue on Summit of the Future August 16, 2024 Theme: Let’s Be Future-Ready: Youth Perspectives on the Future We Want WHEN: August 16th, 2024, at 10 a.m. WHERE: Terra Nova Hotel, The Venetian Room, Kingston Jamaica LIVE STREAM: UN Jamaica YouTube | UNICEF YouTube | JIS TV YouTube WHO: • Sen The Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), is surrounded by residents of Flagaman during a tour of sections of St. Elizabeth on Saturday (August 10) to get a first-hand look at hurricane damage and distribute relief items.
CommunityDevelopmentHurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal Government

Local Government Ministry Undertaking Rehabilitation Work in St. Elizabeth

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development is undertaking rehabilitation work on several entities in St. Elizabeth that suffered damage during the passage of Hurricane Beryl. These include markets, fire stations, community centres operated by the Social Development Commission (SDC), and the infirmary. “We had a number of markets right around the parish [that were impacted],” said Portfolio Minister,...
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