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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Everald Warmington, makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 11. At left is Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Everald Warmington, makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 11. At left is Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green.

Preparations Begin For Infrastructure Upgrading Under 8-Billion CAPEX Programme

The Government is appealing for patience and understanding as preparations commence for infrastructure improvements in the Corporate Area and sections of Portmore under the $8-billion Special Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Programme. CAPEX comprises road and drainage improvements, upgrading of potable water...
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), in discussion with (from left) Councillor, Angels Division, Patricia Harris; Member of Parliament, St. Catherine North Central, Natalie Neita Garvey; and Mayor of Spanish Town, Councillor Norman Scott, during a tour of several communities in St. Catherine North Central, recently.
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), in discussion with (from left) Councillor, Angels Division, Patricia Harris; Member of Parliament, St. Catherine North Central, Natalie Neita Garvey; and Mayor of Spanish Town, Councillor Norman Scott, during a tour of several communities in St. Catherine North Central, recently.

Multi-Agency Approach To Rehabilitate Roads In St. Catherine North Central
Deputy Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Winston Ennis, speaking at Tuesday’s (May 10) monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), held at the Corporation’s Chambers, 24 Church Street, downtown Kingston.
Deputy Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Winston Ennis, speaking at Tuesday’s (May 10) monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), held at the Corporation’s Chambers, 24 Church Street, downtown Kingston.

Corporate Area Drains To Be Cleaned In Preparation For Hurricane Season
Assistant Crew Chief of the Sangster International Airport’s Emergency Response Service (ERS) team, Richard Stephenson (left), shows students of the Whitehouse Early Childhood Centre in St. James how to use a fire hose. Occasion was a fire safety sawareness session hosted by the ERS at the facility on Wednesday (May 4), which was observed as International Firefighters Day.
Assistant Crew Chief of the Sangster International Airport’s Emergency Response Service (ERS) team, Richard Stephenson (left), shows students of the Whitehouse Early Childhood Centre in St. James how to use a fire hose. Occasion was a fire safety sawareness session hosted by the ERS at the facility on Wednesday (May 4), which was observed as International Firefighters Day.

Firefighters Hold Awareness Session With Students
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), and Chief Executive Officer, Child Protection and Family Services Agency, Rosalee Gage-Grey (right), look on as DeAndre Simpson (left) places a rose at the Secret Gardens Monument in downtown Kingston on Sunday (May 1) in memory of the nation’s children who have died under tragic/violent circumstances. The month of May is being observed as Child Month under the theme ‘Listen Up! Children’s Voices Matter’. Also preparing to lay floral tributes (from second left) are Aisha Marriot; Youth Mayor of Kingston, Raejean Bennett; Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams; and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Winston Ennis (partially hidden).
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), and Chief Executive Officer, Child Protection and Family Services Agency, Rosalee Gage-Grey (right), look on as DeAndre Simpson (left) places a rose at the Secret Gardens Monument in downtown Kingston on Sunday (May 1) in memory of the nation’s children who have died under tragic/violent circumstances. The month of May is being observed as Child Month under the theme ‘Listen Up! Children’s Voices Matter’. Also preparing to lay floral tributes (from second left) are Aisha Marriot; Youth Mayor of Kingston, Raejean Bennett; Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams; and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Winston Ennis (partially hidden).

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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), serves meals during the Wellness Day of Care for Homeless Persons at the St. William Grant Park, downtown Kingston, on Sunday (April 24). Medical, dental and blood-pressure checks were provided, as well as HIV and COVID-19 testing. .
Local Government

Employment Being Considered For Homeless Persons

Employment of homeless persons is being considered as part of the programme of assistance to encourage economic independence and self-sufficiency among this population. This was disclosed by Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, who said his Ministry is currently engaged in discussions with the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) in the undertaking. “I have...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), examines crabs prepared by Makeisha Walker (second right) following the official opening of the renovated space for crab vendors at National Heroes Circle in Kingston on Thursday (April 21). Sharing in the moment from left are Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams and Director Channel and Customer Marketing, J. Wray and Nephew, Leleika-Dee Barnes.
Local Government

New Look For Popular Vending Spot, Crab Circle

Crab vendors at National Heroes Circle in Kingston are now operating in an improved environment, following the provision of new stalls. The location, which is popular for cooked crabs, roasted and boiled corn, roasted yam, roasted saltfish and soup, was renovated by J. Wray and Nephew, in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development and the Kingston...
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Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) Audley Gordon (left), commends Chamber’s Pen, Hanover resident and winner of the composting competition in the community, Howard Burnett, on a job well done. Occasion was an awards ceremony held in the community on Friday (April 22). The competition formed part of the agency’s western arm, Western Parks and Market’s solid waste reduction pilot project in the community. Mr. Burnett walked away with a tank, a weekend for two at Grand Palladium Resort, a deep freezer, chickens, chicken feed, farm tools and a gift basket.
Local Government

NSWMA Says Composting is Best for the Soil

On Friday (April 22), the western regional arm of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Western Parks and Markets Limited, awarded residents of Chamber’s Pen, Hanover for their participation in a composting and plastic bottle separation competition. The contest formed part of the agency’s solid waste reduction pilot project which was launched in the community in November last year....
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Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Delroy Williams, says the inaugural Desmond McKenzie Wellness Day of Care for the Homeless will bring needed services to the vulnerable homeless population in Kingston and St. Andrew. The Wellness Day will be held on Saturday, April 23 at the St. William Grant Park in Kingston.
Local Government

KSAMC Offers Special Services To The Homeless On April 23

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s (KSAMC) inaugural Wellness Day of Care for the Homeless is set to benefit some of the most vulnerable persons. Officially dubbed the ‘Desmond McKenzie Wellness Day of Care for the Homeless’, the event will be held on Saturday, April 23, at the St. William Grant Park in Kingston from 10:00 a.m. The day...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), is accompanied by Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford (left), to view the features of the Old Harbour Fire Station in St. Catherine on Tuesday (April 19), following the official opening ceremony.
Local Government

St. Catherine Residents Reminded Of The Dangers Of Bushfires

While there was a decline in the number of bushfires reported in the St. Catherine Division last year, residents are still being reminded of the destruction they cause when they occur. “Bush fires and motor-vehicle accidents are two of the major areas of concern for the St. Catherine Division, as last year we responded to 863 bushfires, and though this...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses a recent meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation.
Local Government

Local Government Minister Urges Caution As Trough Persists, Mourns Loss Of Life In Flooding Incident

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has expressed regret at the loss of life that occurred as a result of flooding in Montego Bay today. “I am distressed at the reports that a twelve-year-old child and her grandmother were washed away in the Westgate area of Montego Bay. The latest information is that the child’s body...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), gesticulates while conversing with Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford (left), following the official opening of the Old Harbour Fire Station in St. Catherine, on Tuesday (April 19). At centre is Vice Chairman, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Dr. Keith Amiel.
Local Government

New Fire Station For Old Harbour

The men and women of the Old Harbour Fire Station in St. Catherine now have a more comfortable environment to carry out their duties and serve the public, following the official opening of a new $59-million facility. Built on time and within budget, the project was implemented by the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development. Some of the amenities...
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