Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says he is awaiting a detailed report from the Portland Municipal Corporation about the recent fire that engulfed a section of the Musgrave market in Port Antonio. “Once we get that [report], Madame Speaker, we will pay our attention to how we’re going to deal with the repairs to the...

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development will continue its comprehensive programme for the rehabilitation of markets across the island during the current financial year, says portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. He noted that projects that are already in progress include the Savanna-la-Mar market in Westmoreland, where some $20 million is being spent on the first phase. Rehabilitation of...

More than 5,000 residents across six rural communities are to benefit from major water supply projects at a cost of $135 million. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, made the disclosure in his contribution to the 2023/24 sectoral debate on Tuesday (May 30) in the House of Representatives. He said the works, details of which are...

 

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is being urged to clear encroaching trees and vegetation from power lines, as the country begins its preparation for the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which starts on June 1. “We are going to be writing to the JPS. Already, many persons are concerned about the trees that have developed a personal relationship with the JPS...

Homeless people in St Ann will soon have a comfortable place to lay their heads, as a $21-million homeless shelter being constructed in Buckfield, Ocho Rios, is nearing completion. Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, announced the shelter’s construction in May 2021. Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Sydney Stewart, told JIS News that the building,...

Students from Ascot Primary School deliver a rendition of the song 'the Goodness of God' during the Portmore City Municipality’s 20th anniversary church service at the Power of Faith Ministries International, Portmore Town Centre, St. Catherine, on May 21.