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Public Community Relations Specialist with Jamaica Energy Partners and West Kingston Power Partners, Melissa Newman (left); Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Major Clive Davis (second right), and Deputy Director General, Richard Thompson (right), assist in displaying a replica of a cheque valued $804,000, donated by the companies for the Dominica hurricane relief effort at a ceremony held at ODEPM’s offices in Kingston today (November 21). Also pictured are staff members of the companies.
Public Community Relations Specialist with Jamaica Energy Partners and West Kingston Power Partners, Melissa Newman (left); Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Major Clive Davis (second right), and Deputy Director General, Richard Thompson (right), assist in displaying a replica of a cheque valued $804,000, donated by the companies for the Dominica hurricane relief effort at a ceremony held at ODEPM’s offices in Kingston today (November 21). Also pictured are staff members of the companies.

$804,000 Contributed to Relief Fund for Dominica

A sum of $804,000 has been contributed to the Dominica hurricane relief effort by Jamaica Energy Partners and West Kingston Power Partners. Speaking at the handover ceremony today (November 21) at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM)...
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie (standing, fifth left), shares a photo opportunity with Councillors of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, after presenting them with tablets during a special sitting of the local authority on November 9.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie (standing, fifth left), shares a photo opportunity with Councillors of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, after presenting them with tablets during a special sitting of the local authority on November 9.

Councillors, Poor Relief Officers in Westmoreland Get Tablet Computers
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking at the opening ceremony for the ATL Automotive Group
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking at the opening ceremony for the ATL Automotive Group's new showroom in Montego Bay on November 14.

Funds Being Allocated in 2017/18 Supplementary Estimates for Road Repairs
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), is being given a tour of the new dining room at the St. Elizabeth Infirmary in Santa Cruz by Matron Joycelyn Bryan, at the official opening of the facility on November 10.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), is being given a tour of the new dining room at the St. Elizabeth Infirmary in Santa Cruz by Matron Joycelyn Bryan, at the official opening of the facility on November 10.

Provision to be Made in Next Budget for New Wing at St. Elizabeth Infirmary
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses a property tax town hall meeting on November 8 in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses a property tax town hall meeting on November 8 in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland.

Street Signs to Be Installed in Three Parishes Jan. 2018

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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses a property tax town hall meeting held on November 8 in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Local Government Minister Says Parochial Roads will be Repaired

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the Government will be undertaking a comprehensive rehabilitation programme to “significantly tackle parochial roads across the country” that are in disrepair. Addressing a property tax town hall meeting at the Sean Lavery Faith Hall in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on November 8, Mr. McKenzie said that of the total number of...
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Local GovernmentParliament

House Approves Building Bill

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 7) passed the Building Bill, which seeks to establish a modern legislative framework that will serve to reduce the vulnerability of Jamaica’s built environment and ensure public safety. The legislation, which was passed with 24 amendments, was piloted by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. The Bill provides for...
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A Firefighter (left) under the watchful eye of an adjudicator (right), attaches a nozzle to a hose, as he participates in the ‘Fireman’s Challenge’ at the Open Day and Expo, hosted by the Jamaica Fire Brigade at the Waterfront, Downtown Kingston on November 2.
Local Government

JFB Stages Open Day

Scores of students from schools in Kingston, St. Andrew and St. Catherine, participated in an Open Day and Expo, hosted by the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) at the Waterfront, Downtown Kingston on November 2. The event was part of activities to mark Fire Safety Awareness Week which was observed under the theme ‘Empowering our People for a Fire-Safe Jamaica’. Acting...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Local Government and Community Month Being Celebrated in November

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says there will be a strong focus on community, as the Ministry celebrates Local Government and Community Month in November. “We have stressed the importance of community development because it is important that people understand that the Ministry is not just about cleaning drains. It is not just about providing...
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Member of Parliament for North Western St. Elizabeth, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, makes his contribution to the 2017/18 Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on October 31.
Local GovernmentPrime Minister

MP Says 12 Roads Repaired in Constituency

Member of Parliament for North Western St. Elizabeth, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says 12 parish council roads in his constituency have been repaired since June 2016. “Two major roadways are currently being rehabilitated. The Middle Quarters to New Market Road is being repaired, and the Arcadia to Maggotty roadway is also under rehabilitation,” Mr. Hutchinson said, as he made his contribution...
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Region Six Community Relations Education Officer in the Education, Youth and Information Ministry, Kereen Reid-Clarke (left), converses with Resident Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Kenji Tobita (right), during the launch of the Fire Wardens Club in schools at the Greater Portmore Primary School in St. Catherine on October 26. At centre is Region Six Safety and Security Coordinator in the Ministry, Carl Sterling.
EducationLocal Government

Education Ministry Wants to Increase Uniformed Groups in Schools

The Education, Youth and Information Ministry, through its Safety and Security Unit, is focusing on increasing the number of uniformed groups in schools. Region Six Community Relations Education Officer in the Ministry, Kereen Reid-Clarke, says involvement in these groups provides opportunities for the growth and development of students. “We believe that uniformed groups, especially the Fire Wardens Club, will foster...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), in discussion with Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), at a ceremony for the handover of 11 new compactor garbage trucks valued at US$1.65 million to the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) held at Jamaica House on Tuesday (October 24). Others (from second left) are Executive Director, NSWMA, Audley Gordon; and Chairman of the agency, Dennis Chung.
Local GovernmentPrime Minister

NSWMA Pre-Feasibility Study Completed

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the pre-feasibility study on the divestment of the commercial activities of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is now complete. The study was conducted by the Riverton Disposal Site Enterprise Team, which was commissioned by the Prime Minister in October last year. It explored options for public-private partnerships (PPPs), as well...
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