The Government is to establish two additional emergency shelters in the communities of Windsor Castle and Mount Horeb, in Eastern Portland, to protect vulnerable persons during disasters. Making the disclosure, Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said increased focus is now being placed on areas for isolation at the shelters for the aged and other persons,...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the Government will be delivering some 100 indigent housing solutions in 12 months for persons in need across the island. He informed that over the last year, 32 houses have been built and handed over to beneficiaries, with another 12 to be constructed by the end of the financial...

Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Colin Gager, has commended the Ministry of Health and Wellness for its handling of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak across the island. Addressing the monthly meeting of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation in Falmouth, on Thursday (July 9), Mayor Gager said the Ministry has implemented aggressive containment measures, which have resulted in the country’s success in dealing with...

Following his announcement of the closure of Devon House effective today, Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie has disclosed that only the Reggae Mill, the business tenant at the centre of the violation of COVID-19 protocols, will remain closed. “In addition to announcing the closure yesterday, I indicated that a meeting would be held today with...

The Government of Jamaica is reconsidering the reopening of the local entertainment sector, in light of information in the public about the operation of several entities. “On Thursday (July 2) we met with the entertainment sector here at the Ministry to look at how we will deal with the possible reopening of the sector. We discussed, at length, what are...

The Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has ordered the closure of all businesses that operate at Devon House, St. Andrew, effective Monday (July 6). The announcement was made at a press briefing held at the Ministry’s Hagley Park Road offices on Sunday (July 5) and follows the circulation of a video on social media of...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is again appealing for mourners to adhere to the safety protocols that have been put in place for funerals in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19). “The Government remains concerned that many people are not respecting the gathering and distancing protocols at funerals and burials. Large crowds and close contact at...