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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, November  4.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, November  4.
Hurricane Melissa

Statement to Parliament By Dr. The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP, Prime Minister On The Aftermath Of Hurricane Melissa

Madam Speaker, Members of this Honourable House, On Tuesday, October 28, Jamaica endured one of the most punishing natural disasters in our modern history. Hurricane Melissa made landfall near New Hope in Westmoreland as a Category 5 hurricane with sustained winds of 185 mph and a minimum central pressure of 892 millibars. Madam Speaker, experts have described Melissa as being...
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie

Sectoral Presentation 2025 by the Hon. Desmond McKenzie, CD, MP, JP, Minister of Local Government and Community Development
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

2024 Sectoral Presentation by Hon. Desmond Mckenzie, CD, MP, JP Minister of Local Government and Community Development on May 28, 2024

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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie
CoronavirusEntertainmentLocal Government

Statement To The House Of Representatives By The Hon. Desmond McKenzie, Minister of Local Government and Community Development on August 11, 2020

Mr. Speaker… On July 15, I announced the easing of restrictions to allow the gradual return of entertainment events, effective July 21. It was made very clear that all the public health protocols among other rules, had to be followed so that this breathing space could be expanded. Let me be frank Mr. Speaker. I am very disappointed that after...
By: Ministry of Local Government and Community Development
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie
CommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentSectoral Debate 2020/2021

2020/21 Sectoral Presentation by: Hon. Desmond McKenzie, CD, MP, JP, Minister of Local Government & Community Development on Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Mr. Speaker… I rise to make my contribution to this year’s Debate, with a renewed sense of gratitude and purpose. I am thankful to the Almighty Mr. Speaker, that Jamaica continues to pull through the clutches of COVID-19. I am thankful Mr. Speaker, to be a part of this Administration of focused and forward-thinking Ministers, led by the Most Honourable...
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie
CommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentSpeeches

Statement to The House Of Representatives by Hon. Desmond McKenzie, Minister Of Local Government and Community Development on July 14, 2020

Mr. Speaker… In my last Statement to this House on July 1, I indicated that discussions were being held with stakeholders in the entertainment sector, to look at the safest ways to commence the resumption of activities. Events, and the use of venues such as sports bars and other places of amusement have been prohibited by Order since March. The...
Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Major Clive Davis. (FILE)
Local Government

Statement by the Director General of ODPEM on the Recent Occurrences of Earthquake Events in the Region

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management notes the recent occurrences of Earthquake events in the region and in Jamaica over the past two months. We understand and acknowledge the concerns and anxieties being expressed by the populace at this time. Our partners in the community of practice have advised that despite the frequency with which the region has...
By: Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie
Local GovernmentSectoral Debate 2018/2019

2018/19 Sectoral Presentation by Hon. Desmond McKenzie

I want to thank the Most Honourable Prime Minister for the confidence he continues to repose in me, to continue the transformation of Local Government. Let me declare at the outset that this Administration is the most progressive to have governed Jamaica in decades, especially in relation to Local Government. I make that statement with confidence, as someone who has...
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie
Local Government

Statement by Hon. Desmond McKenzie on the Recent Incidents of Floodings, Landslides

Mr. Speaker… • The Trough that affected the western Caribbean and brought sustained light to heavy rains to Jamaica since late last week, is expected to dissipate today. • In the space of a few short days, a number of parishes have been affected by flooding and landslides, as a result of the extensive rains influenced by the Trough. •...
By: Ministry of Local Government & Community Development
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie
Local Government

Sectoral Presentation by the Hon. Desmond McKenzie

Mr. Speaker… Acknowledgments: Family, Ministry, Constituency, etc. I want to thank the Most Honourable Prime Minister for giving me the opportunity of announcing to the country, Nomination Day and the date of Local Government Elections 2016. It was a special experience, Mr. Speaker, and it showed the high regard that is held by the Prime Minister, and Chairman of the...
By: Ministry of Local Government