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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie addresses citizens of St James at a Town Hall Meeting and launch of the National Clean-up Campaign at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre on April 21. He announced at the meeting the government’s plans to implement severe penalties for persons who litter.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie addresses citizens of St James at a Town Hall Meeting and launch of the National Clean-up Campaign at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre on April 21. He announced at the meeting the government’s plans to implement severe penalties for persons who litter.

Stiffer Penalties Coming for Improper Disposal of Garbage

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie is warning persons who improperly dispose of their garbage in public places, that legislation is coming that will bring more stringent sanctions against offenders. Minister McKenzie said the present penalty...
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie

Local Gov’t Minister to Lead Clean-Up Campaign in St. James
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (seated 4th left), shares a moment with 31 newly trained Municipal Police Officers, who will be deployed to six local government authorities across the island. Occasion was the graduation ceremony held on Friday (April 15), at the National Police College in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine. Also pictured are: Training Director at the police college, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Norman Heywood (3rd left); Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe(3rd right); and other officials of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), and the Ministry.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (seated 4th left), shares a moment with 31 newly trained Municipal Police Officers, who will be deployed to six local government authorities across the island. Occasion was the graduation ceremony held on Friday (April 15), at the National Police College in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine. Also pictured are: Training Director at the police college, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Norman Heywood (3rd left); Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe(3rd right); and other officials of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), and the Ministry.

31 Municipal Police to Join Six Local Authorities
Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), emphasizes a point to acting Mayor of the Portmore, Councillor Leon Thomas, during a meeting at the Portmore Municipal Council’s chambers in Portmore Pines, St. Catherine, on April 13.
Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), emphasizes a point to acting Mayor of the Portmore, Councillor Leon Thomas, during a meeting at the Portmore Municipal Council’s chambers in Portmore Pines, St. Catherine, on April 13.

Portmore Climate Change Park to be Rehabilitated
Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third right), and President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Public Service Company (2nd left), Kelly Tomblin (second left), lead discussions on the status of the nation’s street light network, during a meeting at the Ministry’s Hagley Park Road offices in Kingston, on April 13.
Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third right), and President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Public Service Company (2nd left), Kelly Tomblin (second left), lead discussions on the status of the nation’s street light network, during a meeting at the Ministry’s Hagley Park Road offices in Kingston, on April 13.

Local Government and Community Development Ministry Sets Up Complaints Desk

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Budget 2016/2017Local Government

$319 Million to Purchase Vehicles for JFB

The Government has set aside $319.8 million for the acquisition of vehicles for the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB). This is contained in the 2016/17 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The allocation will allow the Jamaica Fire Brigade to complete the purchase of mobile units, for which the procurement process commenced in the 2015/16 financial year. The...
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Budget 2016/2017Local Government

$50 Million Allocated to Mo-Bay’s Action Plan

A sum of $50.2 million has been allocated to the Emerging and Sustainable Cities Initiative in the 2016/17 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The project aims to contribute to the implementation of Montego Bay’s urban sustainability Action Plan, which seeks to address the main environmental, urban and fiscal issues affecting the long term sustainability of the...
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Budget 2016/2017Local Government

NSWMA gets $250 Million to Procure Garbage Trucks

The Government has allocated $250 million to the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) for the procurement of new garbage trucks. The sum is part of $255 million provided to the agency in the 2016/17 Estimates of Expenditure now before the House of Representatives. The remaining $5 million will go towards engaging the services of a consultant/firm to assist in...
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Budget 2016/2017Local Government

Gov’t Allocates $34 Million for Portmore Climate Change Park

The Government has allocated $34 million to undertake work at the Portmore Hagen Climate Change Park in St. Catherine. As outlined in the 2016/17 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives, the project aims to provide recreational space for relaxation; act as an educational tool to illustrate the generation and use of renewable energy; while reducing the carbon...
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Budget 2016/2017Local Government

STATIN gets $10 Million for 2016 Household Expenditure Survey

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) has been allotted a sum of $10 million to undertake data collection/analysis to assist with activities relating to the 2016 Household Expenditure Survey. A portion of the money will also be used to engage a consultant to analyse data and produce reports on the Programme of Advancement through Health and Education’s (PATH’s) educational outcomes....
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Governor GeneralRiverton Landfill

Improved Security Arrangements for Riverton

 Security arrangements at the Riverton disposal site are to be improved through the addition of electronic surveillance mechanisms, which will help to prevent unauthorised access to the facility. This is among four priority areas identified for immediate action to strengthen the management of the site. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, who made the announcement while delivering...
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