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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (4th from right), looks at one of the 400-gallon water tanks that have been provided for residents in Chambers Pen, Hanover. Occasion was a recent visit to the community where the Minister handed over several projects that have been completed under the Rural Development Programme (RDP).
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (4th from right), looks at one of the 400-gallon water tanks that have been provided for residents in Chambers Pen, Hanover. Occasion was a recent visit to the community where the Minister handed over several projects that have been completed under the Rural Development Programme (RDP).

Gov’t Focused on Rural Development

By: Garwin Davis, February 23, 2023
The Government is placing greater emphasis on rural communities to ensure that residents have access to basic amenities to improve their lives and economic well-being, says Local Government and Rural...
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie piloting the Representation of the People (Postponement of Elections to Municipal Corporations and City Municipalities) Act, 2023 in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 21).

Local Gov’t Elections Postponed Until February 2024

By: Chris Patterson, February 23, 2023
Local Government and Rural Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right) and (from left) Councillor for the Mile Gully Division, Rohan Kennedy; Mayor of Mandeville, Councillor Donovan Mitchell and Member of Parliament, Manchester North Western, Hon. Mikael Phillips, prepare to have a taste of water from the water shop in Mile Gully, Manchester, which opened recently.

Citizens Urged to Use Water Shops for Purpose Intended

By: Barbara Ellington, February 21, 2023

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