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Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (3rd right), converses with workmen involved in the road expansion project by the National Works Agency (NWA) on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston, during a tour of the area on Friday, September 16.
Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (3rd right), converses with workmen involved in the road expansion project by the National Works Agency (NWA) on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston, during a tour of the area on Friday, September 16.

NWA Closes Marcus Garvey Drive

The National Works Agency (NWA) has closed Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston to vehicular traffic. The area, which is prone to flooding, is being closed as the agency carries out emergency remedial work. “It’s a pre-emptive move and is based...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), addresses an emergency meeting to discuss preparation for Hurricane Matthew, at the Office of the Prime Minister on September 29. Seated (from left) are Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid and Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), addresses an emergency meeting to discuss preparation for Hurricane Matthew, at the Office of the Prime Minister on September 29. Seated (from left) are Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid and Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. (FILE)
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. (FILE)

Heed Hurricane Warnings – Mr. Mckenzie
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie

Message from the Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie

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Message from the Minister of Local Government and Community Development, the Honourable Desmond McKenzie

The following is a message from the Minister of Local Government and Community Development, the Honourable Desmond McKenzie. Minister McKenzie is urging Jamaicans to take heed and make sure they are adequately prepared for the advent of Hurricane Matthew. If you reside in a flood prone area and you are asked by Authorities to evacuate, please obey. We want you...
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NWA Carrying Out Preparatory Work

The National Works Agency (NWA) is carrying out preparatory work in flood prone areas across the island to minimise any damage associated with the passage of Hurricane Matthew. Matthew, which is now a Category Four hurricane, is expected to impact the island as early as Sunday (October 2). A hurricane warning has been issued for Jamaica as at Saturday, October...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), listens to a point from Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, at an emergency meeting to discuss preparations for the possible impact of Hurricane Matthew, at the Office of the Prime Minister on September 29.
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Parish Disaster Committees Activated

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says disaster committees have been activated in preparation for the possible impact of Hurricane Matthew on the island. Addressing an emergency meeting of members of Parliament and heads of relevant agencies at the Office of the Prime Minister on Thursday (September 29), Mr. McKenzie said meetings have been convened at...
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Hurricane Matthew: Press Release # 2

OFFICE OF DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT For Immediate Release Press Release # 2 Issued on: Friday, September 30, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. Hurricane Matthew - NEOC Activation Level 1 The National Disaster Risk Management Council (NDRMC) chaired by the Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, held an emergency Council Meeting yesterday at Jamaica House to address the threat...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), addresses an emergency meeting to discuss preparation for Hurricane Matthew, at the Office of the Prime Minister on September 29. Seated (from left) are Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid and Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
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Prime Minister Urges Jamaicans to Prepare for Hurricane Matthew

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging citizens to take all necessary precautions in preparation for Hurricane Matthew, which could impact the island as early as Sunday (October 2). Addressing an emergency meeting with heads of agencies at the Office of the Prime Minister, yesterday (September 29), Mr. Holness said the Government is now on high alert as...
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Tropical Storm Matthew: Press Release # 1

Press Release # 1 Tropical Storm Matthew Issued on: Tuesday September 28, 2016 at 2:15 p.m. The Office of Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management (ODPEM), has received reports from the the Meteorological Service that Tropical Storm Matthew was formed near the eastern Caribbean this morning. Reports are that the centre of Matthew will move through the Windward Islands during the...
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Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), and Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney, examine one of two wood chipper machines which, along with 30 bins, were handed over to the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) by JSIF for use in a waste separation and compost project to be jointly undertaken by the agencies in collaboration with Recycling Partners of Jamaica.
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JSIF, NSWMA Embarking on Waste Separation Project

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) has provided just over 2,000 bins and two wood-chipping machines, valuing nearly $22 million, to the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA). These will be used to assist in improving garbage collection and disposal in 30 communities islandwide under a waste-separation and compost project being jointly undertaken by the agencies with input from the...
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