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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, responding to a question during Thursday’s (March 3) meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives, which is looking at the 2022/23 Estimates of Expenditure.
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, responding to a question during Thursday’s (March 3) meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives, which is looking at the 2022/23 Estimates of Expenditure.

Market Coming For Portmore

A modern market will be constructed for the municipality of Portmore, says Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. He said that two locations are being considered to situate the facility. Minister McKenzie was responding to questions...
The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development will be undertaking electrification and water supply projects in Chamber’s Pen, Hanover. “In another couple of weeks, I will be signing the contract for [electrical] installation of 150 households in Chamber’s Pen and another 150 [communities] between the Corporate Area and Portland,” portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, told JIS News. The installation works will be undertaken as part of the Ministry’s Rural Electrification Programme (REP) being spearheaded by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF). The programme aims to extend electricity to rural Jamaica as part of measures to stimulate economic and social activity, and improve the quality of life in rural communities. So far, several rural areas across the island have been benefiting from the project. Chamber’s Pen will also be the focus of a major water supply project. “An extensive amount of work [will be done] to bring water to the community… and that will be done by Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL),” Minister McKenzie said, while addressing a water supply commissioning ceremony in Top Aberdeen in St. Elizabeth, recently. Chamber’s Pen is the pilot community under the Ministry’s $650-million Rural Development Programme. The programme, which will create temporary and permanent employment opportunities across the country, includes the installation of water, electricity, Internet access, roads, sidewalks, community parks and indigent housing. -30-
The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development will be undertaking electrification and water supply projects in Chamber’s Pen, Hanover. “In another couple of weeks, I will be signing the contract for [electrical] installation of 150 households in Chamber’s Pen and another 150 [communities] between the Corporate Area and Portland,” portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, told JIS News. The installation works will be undertaken as part of the Ministry’s Rural Electrification Programme (REP) being spearheaded by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF). The programme aims to extend electricity to rural Jamaica as part of measures to stimulate economic and social activity, and improve the quality of life in rural communities. So far, several rural areas across the island have been benefiting from the project. Chamber’s Pen will also be the focus of a major water supply project. “An extensive amount of work [will be done] to bring water to the community… and that will be done by Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL),” Minister McKenzie said, while addressing a water supply commissioning ceremony in Top Aberdeen in St. Elizabeth, recently. Chamber’s Pen is the pilot community under the Ministry’s $650-million Rural Development Programme. The programme, which will create temporary and permanent employment opportunities across the country, includes the installation of water, electricity, Internet access, roads, sidewalks, community parks and indigent housing. -30-

Electrification And Water Supply Projects For Chamber’s Pen
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), speaks with reporters in the community of Russia in Savanna-la-Mar on Friday (February 25
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), speaks with reporters in the community of Russia in Savanna-la-Mar on Friday (February 25

Westmoreland Residents Happy With ZOSO
Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Masaya Fujiwara (left), greets State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, on his arrival at a recent reception, held at the Ambassador’s Residence in Kingston, to celebrate the 62nd birthday of His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan.
Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Masaya Fujiwara (left), greets State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, on his arrival at a recent reception, held at the Ambassador’s Residence in Kingston, to celebrate the 62nd birthday of His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan.

Jamaica To Receive Two Garbage Trucks From Japan
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), tours the Lennox Bigwood community in Westmoreland on Wednesday (February 23), to assess the state of roads in the area.
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), tours the Lennox Bigwood community in Westmoreland on Wednesday (February 23), to assess the state of roads in the area.

Gov’t Addressing Road, Water And Housing Needs In Westmoreland

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Chairman of the Hanover Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Lucea, Councillor, Sheridan Samuels.
Local Government

Road And Drain Rehabilitation Programme For Lucea

The Hanover Municipal Corporation will be undertaking a road and drain rehabilitation programme in the town of Lucea. Speaking with JIS News, Mayor of Lucea, Councillor Sheridan Samuels, said that five roadways are scheduled for improvement works to ease traffic congestion in the parish capital. “The street that runs behind [the Corporation’s office], we intend to rehabilitate it to allow...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a virtual press briefing on Tuesday (February 22).
CoronavirusEntertainmentLocal GovernmentPrime Minister

Government To Inform Country Of Measures To Reopen Entertainment Sector

The Government will inform the nation shortly on what measures will be put in place to facilitate the reopening of the entertainment sector. This was stated by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during a virtual press briefing held on February 22. He said that Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, will be coming shortly...
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Some of the 20 new garbage trucks that were officially handed over to the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) in July 20.
Local GovernmentParliament

NSWMA To Get 50 Compactor Trucks

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) will be receiving an additional 50 compactor trucks to improve garbage collection across the island. A sum of $1.8 billion has been budgeted in the 2022/23 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives, to procure the vehicles under the Acquisition of Compactor Trucks Project. The trucks will increase the NSWMA’s fleet...
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The new Montego Bay Fire Station in St. James.
Budget 2022/2023Finance & Public ServiceLocal GovernmentParliament

Three Fire Stations To Be Completed In New Financial Year

Construction of three fire stations across the island is to be completed during the new financial year. These are the Montego Bay Fire Station in St. James, the Port Maria Fire Station in St. Mary, and the Yallahs Fire Station in St. Thomas. A sum of $673.54 million has been allocated under the Jamaica Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project to complete...
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Local Government

Minister Desmond McKenzie tours St. Mary

DSC 1341 Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre) interacts with residents of Pagee in St. Mary who were affected by the recent flood rains. The Minister, along with other representatives, toured sections of the parish on February 17.DSC 1334 Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left) engages in conversation with...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (fourth left), officially turns on the Top Aberdeen St. Elizabeth water supply, during a ceremony held in the community recently. Sharing in the moment (from left) are Deputy Chairman of Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL) Peter Clarke; Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth Northeastern, Delroy Sloley; Acting Regional Manager for the National Water Commission (NWC) - Manchester and St. Elizabeth, Caudel Daley; and Councillor of the Siloah Division, Audie Myers.
Local GovernmentWater

Water Supply Commissioned In Top Aberdeen, St. Elizabeth

Shouts of celebration rippled among residents gathered in Top Aberdeen, St. Elizabeth, as Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, officially commissioned the community’s water supply into service. The project, spearheaded by the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development through Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL), was completed at a cost of $110 million, funded by the...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), and Minister of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), tour flood-damaged areas in Port Maria, St. Mary on February 9.
Local Government

Further Assistance Coming For Flood-affected Parishes

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says representation will be made to Cabinet to address flood damage in the parishes of Portland, St. Ann, and St. Mary. He was speaking to journalists during a stop in Porta Maria on Wednesday (February 9), as part of a tour of the three parishes. The tour was to get...
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