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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Marsha Henry-Martin, provides details about the upcoming seventh Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Americas and the Caribbean (RP21), during a JIS Think Tank on October 28.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Marsha Henry-Martin, provides details about the upcoming seventh Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Americas and the Caribbean (RP21), during a JIS Think Tank on October 28.

Regional Platform For Disaster Risk Reduction Promises To Be Dynamic And Exciting

The upcoming seventh Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Americas and the Caribbean (RP21) promises to be dynamic and exciting, says Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Marsha Henry-Martin. “It promises to be…...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 26).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 26).

Government Considers Removing Absolute Ban on New Admissions To Infirmaries
Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held at the agency’s offices in Kingston on Monday (October 25)
Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held at the agency’s offices in Kingston on Monday (October 25)

JFB Observes Fire And Life Safety Week
Member of Parliament, St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Michelle Charles, makes her contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on October 20. Listening keenly at left is Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., who is Dr. Charles’ brother.
Member of Parliament, St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Michelle Charles, makes her contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on October 20. Listening keenly at left is Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., who is Dr. Charles’ brother.

Major Water Upgrade Project for St. Thomas
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), and beneficiary of the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development’s Municipal Social Assistance Programme (MSAP), Tashana Mallett (third left), break ground for her housing solution at Ashley Road, St. Andrew, South West, on October 20. Also participating in the exercise (from left) are Member of Parliament, St. Andrew South West, Dr. Angela Brown Burke and Councillor, Whitfield Town Division, Eugene Kelly.
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), and beneficiary of the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development’s Municipal Social Assistance Programme (MSAP), Tashana Mallett (third left), break ground for her housing solution at Ashley Road, St. Andrew, South West, on October 20. Also participating in the exercise (from left) are Member of Parliament, St. Andrew South West, Dr. Angela Brown Burke and Councillor, Whitfield Town Division, Eugene Kelly.

Number of Indigent Housing Solutions Could Double In 2022/2023

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Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth North Eastern, Delroy Slowley, makes his contribution to the 2021/22 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (October 20).
Local GovernmentWorks / Construction

Three Major Roadways In St. Elizabeth Northeast Being Renovated

Renovation work estimated to cost $55 million has commenced on the Clinic, Goss Town, and Brighton roads in the St. Elizabeth Northeastern constituency. This was disclosed by new Member of Parliament (MP) for the area, Delroy Slowley, in his contribution to the 2021/22 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (October 20), He informed that...
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State Minister, Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Homer Davis, converses with Minister of State for Health and Wellness and Member of Parliament, St. Andrew West Rural, Juliet Cuthbert- Flynn, during a tour of the Lawrence Tavern Division, recently. Lawrence Tavern is one of five communities selected for upgrading under the $650-Million Rural Development Programme.
CommunityLocal Government

PHOTOS: Homer Davis Tours Lawrence Tavern Division

State Minister, Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Homer Davis, converses with Minister of State for Health and Wellness and Member of Parliament, St. Andrew West Rural, Juliet Cuthbert- Flynn, during a tour of the Lawrence Tavern Division, recently. Lawrence Tavern is one of five communities selected for upgrading under the $650-Million Rural Development Programme.
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Member of Parliament, Trelawny Northern, Tova Hamilton.
Local GovernmentParliamentTransport

Road Projects Approved for Trelawny Northern

Several road projects totalling $325 million have been approved and are at various stages of procurement for the Trelawny Northern constituency. They include Rio Bueno to Jackson Town (the Brampton Leg), Salt Marsh to Kent; Deeside to Dromilly, Falmouth to Springvale (the Martha Brae Leg), Falmouth to Springvale (the Wakefield to Deeside Leg), and the Construction of a box culvert...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Homer Davis.
Local Government

Road Rehabilitation Works to Continue In South St. James

Rehabilitation works will continue on several roadways in the St. James South constituency under a $60 million programme. The roads are Marchmont to Washfoot Gully, Garlands to Mocho, Anchovy to Mount Horeb, and Springfield to Barnett Bush. Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development and Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Homer Davis, said that...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, and Member of Parliament for South St. James, Hon. Homer Davis.
Local Government

Three CAP Sites For South St. James

The Universal Service Fund (USF) will be setting up three community access point (CAP) sites in South St. James shortly. This was disclosed by Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, and Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Homer Davis, during his recent contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Homer Davis.
Local Government

Work Being Undertaken on Water Systems In St. James South

Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Homer Davis, says work is being undertaken on several water systems in the St. James South constituency.  Among the projects is the replacement of aged pipelines serving communities such as Cambridge, Endeavor, Bandon, Tangle River, Vaughnsfield and Niagara.   “There is a saying that water is life, so in restoring these systems we will ensure that life returns to the residents,” said the Member of...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
Local Government

Minister Emphasises Importance of Int’l Cooperation In Disaster Risk Reduction

Local Government and Rural Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has joined with international voices in underscoring the importance of regional and international cooperation in disaster risk reduction. International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) is observed annually on October 13 and the 2021 edition will focus on ‘International Cooperation for Developing Countries to Reduce their Disaster Risk and Disaster Losses’....
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