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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the National Disaster Risk Management Council Meeting held on Wednesday (June 4) at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development on Hagley Park Road in Kingston.

Disaster Financing Coverage at $130.6 Billion

Jamaica’s disaster financing coverage heading into the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season is valued at $130.6 billion. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, who made the disclosure, advised that the country’s disaster coverage increased by $6.5 billion,...

Acting Parish Disaster Coordinator at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Rasha A. Lloyd.

St. Elizabeth Ready for Hurricane Season

Director, Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service), Evan Thompson, addresses the National Disaster Risk Management Council Meeting at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development in Kingston on Wednesday (June 4).

MET Service Forecasts Up to Five Major Hurricanes for 2025 Season

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks at the National Disaster Risk Management Council Meeting, held on Wednesday (June 4) at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development on Hagley Park Road in Kingston.

Government Commits to Ensuring that Accountability Systems Continue to Work During Disasters

Red Cross worker Oshane Darien (left) accepts an appreciation award from the new Acting Parish Disaster Coordinator at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Rasha Lloyd, during a Shelter Managers’ Appreciation Ceremony, held at the Sharon Baptist Church Hall in Santa Cruz, on Thursday, May 29.

Shelter Managers in St. Elizabeth Honoured

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

9 months ago Local Government

Gov’t Suspends Yallahs Market Fees During $20m Renovation

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development has suspended the collection of market fees from vendors occupying the Yallahs Market in St. Thomas until next year. This was announced by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, during his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 28). He indicated that the market, currently undergoing renovations at...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaks in the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 28).

9 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

New Ambulances for JFB and Infirmaries

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) and several of the island's infirmaries are to receive new ambulances, as the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development works to improve the country's emergency response services. The JFB will receive five ambulances, while three ambulances will be procured for three infirmaries across the island. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, made the disclosure in...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, makes his contribution to the 2025-26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 28).

9 months ago Local Government

22,800 Streetlights to Be Installed Over 2 Years

An additional 22,800 streetlights will be installed across the country over the next two years, says Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. “There are 228 municipal divisions in Jamaica. Each of them will get 50 streetlights installed each year,” the Minister said. He was making his contribution to the 2025-26 Sectoral Debate in the House of...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, provides an update on his Portfolio during his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 28).

9 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Eventide Home Memorial Day to Be Commemorated Annually

Cabinet has approved a submission for May 20 to be commemorated annually as a National Day of Remembrance for the 150 women who lost their lives in a fire at the Eventide Home in St. Andrew, on May 20, 1980. The submission was made by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond Mckenzie. In his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), is photographed inside the ambulance donated to the Portland Infirmary by the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports, and Education (CHASE) Fund on May 21. At right is CHASE Fund Chief Executive Officer, Wilford “Billy” Heaven.

9 months ago CommunityDevelopmentHealth & WellnessLocal Government

CHASE Fund Donates Fully Equipped Ambulance to Portland Infirmary

A fully equipped ambulance is now in service at the Portland Infirmary, enhancing the institution’s ability to respond to emergencies. The vehicle, donated by the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund, was handed over on May 21. It is the third ambulance CHASE has donated to an infirmary. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie,...

9 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Jamaica Prepared for Hurricane Season

With the Atlantic Hurricane Season due to start in three days, Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has indicated that the island is in a state of readiness. He gave the assurance while making his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 28). “The shelters have been visited [and] assessed by...

Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager, addresses a welcome reception for delegates of Rotary District 7027 Conference Cruise, at the Falmouth Artisan Village in Trelawny, on May 7.

9 months ago DevelopmentLocal Government

Mayor of Falmouth Expresses Optimism About Major Development Projects

Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager, says he is optimistic about the major development projects on the horizon for the Trelawny capital, which continues to undergo significant economic transformation. Addressing more than 200 Rotarians from across the Caribbean during a Rotary District 7027 Conference Cruise at the Falmouth Artisan Village on Tuesday, May 7, Mr. Gager outlined an ambitious vision...