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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), addresses a press conference held at Jamaica House on Tuesday (May 15) to provide details on the $15-billion local bond facility established by the National Water Commission (NWC), through National Commercial Bank (NCB) Capital Markets Limited. Also pictured at the head table (from left) are Chairman of the NWC, Senator Aubyn Hill; and Chief Executive Officer, NCB Capital Markets Limited, Steven Gooden.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), addresses a press conference held at Jamaica House on Tuesday (May 15) to provide details on the $15-billion local bond facility established by the National Water Commission (NWC), through National Commercial Bank (NCB) Capital Markets Limited. Also pictured at the head table (from left) are Chairman of the NWC, Senator Aubyn Hill; and Chief Executive Officer, NCB Capital Markets Limited, Steven Gooden.

PM Says NWC $15 Billion Local Bond Will Transform Entity

By: Alecia Smith, May 15, 2018
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the $15-billion local bond facility established by the National Water Commission (NWC), will now help to transform the entity into a viable...
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), receives a gift from His Worship, the Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis (right), at a special meeting of the St. Ann Municipal Corporation in St. Ann’s Bay on May 10.

Municipalities Need to be More Vigilant in Revenue Collection – Minister

By: Garwin Davis, May 15, 2018
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses the opening of a drop-in-centre in Buckfield, Ocho Rios, on May 11.

Drop-In Centre Opens in Buckfield, Ocho Rios

By: Garwin Davis, May 15, 2018

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Seven Persons in Shelters

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has reported that seven persons are in two shelters that have been opened in Little London and Mylersfield in Westmoreland, to...
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By: Tracey Thompson, May 7, 2018
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Local Government

Flash Flood Warning Extended

Press Release - The Meteorological Service has extended: • The Flash Flood Warning for low-lying and flood-prone areas of all parishes. • Effective until 5:00 a.m. tomorrow. • The persistent...
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By: Meteorological Service of Jamaica, May 7, 2018