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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague during his 2019/20 Sectoral Debate Presentation in the house of Representatives on June 4, 2019.
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague during his 2019/20 Sectoral Debate Presentation in the house of Representatives on June 4, 2019.

No Mining Within Boundaries of Cockpit Country

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, has informed that there is no mining within the boundaries of the proposed Cockpit Country Protected Area. He was making his contribution in the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives...
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, emphasises a point during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 28.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, emphasises a point during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 28.

$260 Million to Rehabilitate and Repair Parochial Roads
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, makes his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 28. With the Minister (from left) are Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry; and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, makes his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 28. With the Minister (from left) are Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry; and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

Local Government Minister Describes Seaga as Father and Friend
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, emphasises a point during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 28.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, emphasises a point during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 28.

Indigent Houses Being Constructed
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses the House of Representatives during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate, on May 28.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses the House of Representatives during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate, on May 28.

Infirmaries to be Outfitted with Solar Panels

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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, emphasises a point during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 28.
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$120-Million Homeless Shelter to be Built Downtown

A new shelter for homeless persons in the Corporate Area is to be built on King Street, downtown Kingston, at a cost of approximately $120 million. Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, made the disclosure during his 2019/20 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 28). He said that designs for the facility...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, makes his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 28. With the Minister (from left) are Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry; and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
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NSWMA Sidemen to Receive Increase in Salary

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has announced that effective July 1, sidemen employed by the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) will receive an increase of 28 per cent in salary. He made the announcement during his address in the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 28). “The National Solid...
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Ground to be Broken for Barnett Street Fire Station June 6

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has announced that ground will be broken on June 6 for the construction of the Barnett Street Fire Station in Montego Bay, St. James. Mr. McKenzie made the announcement during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 28). He also noted that...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, makes his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 28. With the Minister (from left) are Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry; and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
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Several Markets to be Rehabilitated

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development has implemented a project to rehabilitate several markets as part of an initiative that will ensure expanded business and orderly spatial management. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 28. He noted that the Falmouth Market...
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Minister of Justice, the Hon. Delroy Chuck, during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate, in the House of Representatives, on May 21
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Legal Aid Council Provides Help for 2,484 Cases

Legal assistance was provided for 2,484 cases in the Parish Courts during the 2018/2019 Fiscal Year by the Legal Aid Council. This represents a 17.3 per cent increase in Legal Aid Services in the Parish Courts from the previous Fiscal Year. This was disclosed by Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaks in the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 21. With Mr. Chuck (from left) are Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams; and Member of Parliament for East Portland, Ann Marie Vaz.
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1,046 Criminal Records Expunged in 2018/19

Some 1,046 criminal records were expunged from a total of 1,915 applications received during the 2018/19 fiscal year. This was disclosed by Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 21. “The Ministry of Justice continues to offer expungement services to persons who have made a sincere...
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