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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), observes as Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, signs the Instrument of Appointment during the swearing-in of Cabinet members, held at King’s House in St. Andrew on Wednesday (September 17).
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), observes as Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, signs the Instrument of Appointment during the swearing-in of Cabinet members, held at King’s House in St. Andrew on Wednesday (September 17).

Minister Announces Plans for Single Road Authority

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has announced plans to streamline the management of the country’s road network under a new One Road Authority. Speaking with JIS News following the swearing-in ceremony for 18 Ministers of...
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (second from left), applaud the unveiling of the Free Hill Water Supply System signage at the official commissioning of the water infrastructure in St. Ann on Tuesday (July 29). He is joined by (l-r) Councillor for the Bamboo Division, Sydney Stewart; Member of Parliament, St. Ann North Western, Krystal Lee; Acting Managing Director of Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL), Murie Bennett; and Regional Manager for the National Water Commission’s (NWC) North East region, Richard Williams.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (second from left), applaud the unveiling of the Free Hill Water Supply System signage at the official commissioning of the water infrastructure in St. Ann on Tuesday (July 29). He is joined by (l-r) Councillor for the Bamboo Division, Sydney Stewart; Member of Parliament, St. Ann North Western, Krystal Lee; Acting Managing Director of Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL), Murie Bennett; and Regional Manager for the National Water Commission’s (NWC) North East region, Richard Williams.

$118 Million Water System Commissioned in Free Hill, St. Ann
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), unveils the official sign to commission the Mall Road community Wi-Fi hotspot in St. Andrew West Central on Thursday (July 31). Dr. Holness serves as the constituency’s Member of Parliament. He is joined by Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Senator the Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks (second left); and (from left) Councillor/Caretaker, Olympic Gardens Division, Kelvin Hall; Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Charlton McFarlane; and Commanding Officer, St. Andrew South Division, Senior Superintendent of Police Damion Manderson.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), unveils the official sign to commission the Mall Road community Wi-Fi hotspot in St. Andrew West Central on Thursday (July 31). Dr. Holness serves as the constituency’s Member of Parliament. He is joined by Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Senator the Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks (second left); and (from left) Councillor/Caretaker, Olympic Gardens Division, Kelvin Hall; Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Charlton McFarlane; and Commanding Officer, St. Andrew South Division, Senior Superintendent of Police Damion Manderson.

Cockburn Gardens, Mall Road and Drewsland Join USF’s Expanding Community Wi-Fi Network
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left, foreground), and other stakeholders observe renovation works underway at the Yallahs Market in St. Thomas during a site visit on Friday (July 25).
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left, foreground), and other stakeholders observe renovation works underway at the Yallahs Market in St. Thomas during a site visit on Friday (July 25).

PHOTOS: Minister Mckenzie Tours Yallahs Market Renovation Project
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks at the ceremony to hand over 93 buses to the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) on Wednesday (July 16), at the Portmore JUTC bus depot in Braeton, St. Catherine. The Ministry handed over 63 compressed natural gas (CNG) powered and 30 diesel coach buses to the JUTC. An additional seven buses, specially modified to accommodate commuters with special needs, are expected to arrive in the island by August 2025.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks at the ceremony to hand over 93 buses to the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) on Wednesday (July 16), at the Portmore JUTC bus depot in Braeton, St. Catherine. The Ministry handed over 63 compressed natural gas (CNG) powered and 30 diesel coach buses to the JUTC. An additional seven buses, specially modified to accommodate commuters with special needs, are expected to arrive in the island by August 2025.

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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), receives a letter of intent from Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Amber Group, and Special Investment Envoy for Technology, Ambassador Dushyant Savadia (right), formalising the Art of Living Foundation Jamaica and the Amber Group investment of US$5 million to advance critical initiatives in education, rural development, and prison rehabilitation across the country during a meeting at Jamaica House on December 13. At centre is internationally revered spiritual leader, humanitarian, and a peace ambassador and founder of the Art of Living Foundation, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Ambassador Savadia is also an international teacher with the Art of Living Foundation.
EducationRural Development

Art Of Living Foundation And Amber Group Provide US$5 Million In Humanitarian Aid

The Art of Living Foundation Jamaica and the Amber Group are providing US$5 million to advance critical initiatives in education, rural development and prisoner rehabilitation across the country. The letter of intent for the assistance was presented to Prime Minister Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness following a meeting with internationally revered spiritual leader, humanitarian, and peace ambassador Gurudev Sri...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.
AgricultureRural Development

Jamaica’s Food Security Remains a Key Gov’t Priority

The Government has been instituting the necessary measures to ensure food security remains a top priority, says Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green. Minister Green, who was addressing local farmers and other stakeholders during a recent Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) agricultural show in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, said it is against this backdrop that significant financing...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second left), cuts the ribbon to officially commission the Hellshire Phase 3 Booster Pump Station, today May 17. Sharing the moment (from left) are Regional Manager at the National Water Commission (NWC), Gawaine Johnson; Director at the Ministry, Janet Coleman Howlett, and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine Southern, Fitz Jackson.
Rural DevelopmentWater

Improved Water Supply to Residents of Fort Hill in Hellshire

More than 400 residents of Fort Hill in Hellshire, Portmore, St. Catherine, now have access to an improved supply of potable water, following an investment of over $8 million to boost the system. The Fort Hill area was impacted by infrequent water supply, hence the construction of the Hellshire phase 3 booster pump station, through a collaboration between the National...
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Member of Parliament, Westmoreland Eastern, Daniel Lawrence.
Rural Development

Road Improvement Projects to Continue in Westmoreland Eastern

Several road improvement projects, valued at approximately $730 million, will continue in the constituency of Westmoreland Eastern. Member of Parliament for the area, Daniel Lawrence, provided an update on the projects during his contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate, in the House of Representatives on October 26. He pointed out that more than $75 million has been spent...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaks with journalists following a tour of the Cheswick community in St Thomas, on August 30. The community is next to benefit from a series of upgrades under the Rural Development Programme. Listening to the Minister (from left) are Member of Parliament, St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Michelle Charles and Councillor for the Dalvey Division, Michael McLeod.
Rural Development

Development Work in Chambers Pen Well Advanced

Upgrade work in Chambers Pen, Hanover, under the Rural Development Programme, is “well-advanced,” says Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. Speaking yesterday (August 30), during a tour of Cheswick, in St. Thomas, the next beneficiary of the project, the Minister informed that, “Chambers Pen is working [out] beautifully. The newly built Primary School will be ready...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), makes a point to Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney, during a tour of Cheswick, St Thomas, on August 30. The community is next to benefit from the Rural Development Programme, spearheaded by the Ministry.
Rural Development

Cheswick in St. Thomas to Benefit from Rural Development Programme

The Cheswick community, located in St. Thomas, is to benefit from the Rural Development Programme, which is spearheaded by the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, toured the community on Tuesday (August 30), where he observed some of the challenges affecting residents and met with stakeholders who will be instrumental in facilitating the upgrades....
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Member of Parliament for St. Andrew West Rural, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, speaks with JIS News while at the Half-Way Tree Teen Hub in St. Andrew on Monday (April 25).
Rural Development

Plans In Place For Road Repairs In St. Andrew West Rural

More than 10 roadways in St. Andrew West Rural are going through the procurement process for rehabilitation, according to Member of Parliament for the constituency, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn. In an interview with JIS News, the Member of Parliament reported that Long Lane to the Temple Hall road is in the “process right now” for rehabilitation, and Stony Hill to Parks...
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