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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a point during his presentation in the 2023/24 budget debate in the House of Representatives on March 16.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a point during his presentation in the 2023/24 budget debate in the House of Representatives on March 16.

2000 Community Roads to be Improved Under $40 Billion Spark Programme

Some 2000 community roads will be rehabilitated over the next three years, through a $40 billion allocation under the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network (SPARK) programme. “We have made excellent progress in dealing with our highways...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2023/2024 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on (March 19).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2023/2024 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on (March 19).

Six Road Corridors to be Improved Under $13 Billion CAPEX Project
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, emphasises a point during the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation in downtown Kingston, on March 14.
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, emphasises a point during the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation in downtown Kingston, on March 14.

Restoration of Jubilee Market Well Advanced
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses the monthly meeting the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, in downtown Kingston, today (March 14).
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses the monthly meeting the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, in downtown Kingston, today (March 14).

Project to Transform Downtown Kingston Expanded
The birthplace of National Hero, the Right Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, in Blenheim, Hanover.
The birthplace of National Hero, the Right Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, in Blenheim, Hanover.

Hanover Municipal Corporation Wants Bustamante Museum Established in the Parish

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Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar and Chairman of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, Councillor Bertel Moore, addresses the commissioning ceremony for the new boiler system and room at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital in the parish, on Friday (March 10).
Local Government

Westmoreland Municipal Corporation to Take Social Cases from Hospital

The Westmoreland Municipal Corporation has committed to accepting social cases from the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital, at the parish’s infirmary. Social cases refer to patients who have been released but remain in hospital because they have nowhere else to go as their families have abandoned them. There are currently 21 social cases at the hospital. Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar and Chairman...
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Councillors attending the monthly sitting of the St. Ann Municipal Corporation in St. Ann’s Bay, on March 9.
Local Government

Municipal Corporation Still Pursuing Plans to Name Ministry Building After Late Hon. Shahine Robinson

The St. Ann Municipal Corporation is still pursuing plans to have the new Ministry of Labour and Social Security building in St. Ann’s Bay named in honour of the late Portfolio Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson. The building, which was constructed at a cost of approximately $527 million, was officially opened in September 2020. Members of the Council have indicated that...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), commissions a newly-built water shop in Commodore, Portland Eastern, on Friday (March 10). Sharing the moment (from second left) are Portland Eastern Member of Parliament, Ann-Marie Vaz; Permanent Secretary in the Local Government Ministry, Marsha Henry-Martin; and Mayor of Port Antonio, Councillor Paul Thompson.
Local Government

Local Government Ministry Commits $50M to National Drought Response

The national response to the meteorological drought now impacting Jamaica has been boosted with a $50 million commitment from the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the provision will complement the $100 million announced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, earlier this month, to ramp up drought mitigation measures. “The $100...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), examines automated bedding installed at the Portland Infirmary’s newly built male ward during a tour on Friday (March 10), following the official opening ceremony. Among those looking on (from left) are Mayor of Port Antonio, Councillor Paul Thompson; Member of Parliament for Portland Eastern, where the infirmary is located, Ann-Marie Vaz; and Matron of the infirmary, Carmeltia Holson.
Local Government

New Male Ward Opened at Portland Infirmary

Male residents of Portland Infirmary are now occupying a new ward, which was built at a cost of $45 million. The facility, which was officially opened on Friday (March 10) by Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, follows the construction of a new female ward at a cost of $15 million, in 2018. Speaking during the...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses journalists during a press briefing, on Thursday (March 9) at the Ministry in Kingston.
Local Government

Fines Under the Country Fires Act to be Revised

Fines under the Country Fires Act are to be revised as part of measures to stem increasing incidents of bush fires islandwide, resulting from human activity. This was disclosed by Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, during a press briefing on Thursday (March 9) at the Ministry in Kingston. Mr. McKenzie expressed concern about the increase...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), officially commissions the Watermount water system in St. Catherine into operation on Wednesday (March 8). Others (from left) are Mayor of Spanish Town, Councillor Norman Scott (left); and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine West Central, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton.
Local Government

Additional $60 Million to Assist Drought-Affected Communities

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development is providing $60 million to improve access to potable water for residents in several communities across the island that are being severely impacted by the current dry conditions. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, in making the disclosure, said that the sum is in addition to the $100 million recently announced by Prime...
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Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Commissioner, Stewart Beckford (seated), discusses some of the agency’s achievements with JFB Public Relations Officer, Emeleo Eubanks, at the entity’s headquarters on Hagley Park Road in Kingston.
Local GovernmentTechnology

EV Importers Encouraged to Partner with JFB

Electric vehicle (EV) importers are being encouraged to partner with the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), in training and sensitising firefighters on how to treat with fires occurring in these vehicles. JFB Commissioner, Stewart Beckford, told JIS News that the importers can provide some guidance, as the JFB continues to take active steps to adequately prepare all firefighters for these types...
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