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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses a property tax town hall meeting held on November 8 in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland.

Local Government Minister Says Parochial Roads will be Repaired

By: Claudia Gardner, November 10, 2017

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the Government will be undertaking a comprehensive rehabilitation programme to “significantly tackle parochial roads across the country” that are...

Director of Marketing and Public Relations at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, Stephen Davidson. (FILE)

Jamaicans Encouraged to Enter 2018 Performing Arts Competition

By: E. Hartman Reckord, November 6, 2017

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

Local Government and Community Month Being Celebrated in November

By: Claudia Gardner, November 6, 2017

Development 9 years ago Residents of Portland Benefit from PIOJ Lecture Series
By: Kadian Brown, November 6, 2017
Development 9 years ago NYS Launches Volunteer Project Competition for Upgrading of Basic Schools
By: Latonya Linton, November 3, 2017
Development 9 years ago UNDP Pledges Continued Support for Attainment of Sustainable Development Goals
By: Douglas Mcintosh, November 2, 2017

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Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney (right), presents graduate, Claudette Garrick, with a trophy for being Top Performer Female at the graduation ceremony for participants in the Alternative Livelihood Skills Development Programme held at the Chinese Benevolent Association, Old Hope Road, on October 26.

9 years ago DevelopmentFinance & Public Service

JSIF Launches Second Cycle of Alternative Livelihood Skills Development Programme

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) has launched the second cycle of its Alternative Livelihood Skills Development Programme. The $69-million initiative is a component of the World Bank-funded US$42-million Integrated...

By: Latonya Linton, October 31, 2017

9 years ago CommunityDevelopmentEconomic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentFinance & Public Service

Clarendon Residents Urged to Get Organized to Access Funding for Economic Ventures

Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Winston Maragh, is calling for citizens of Clarendon to form themselves into groups in order to tap into resources that have been provided by international...

By: Garfield L. Angus, October 29, 2017

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), and Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), cut the ribbon to symbolise the handover of 11 new compactor garbage trucks valued at US$1.65 million to the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA). The units were handed over during a ceremony at Jamaica House on Tuesday (October 24). Others (from left) are NSWMA Executive Director, Audley Gordon; and Chairman, Dennis Chung.

9 years ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentPrime Minister

Gov’t Committed to Efficient Use of Taxpayers’ Dollars

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is committed to using tax payers’ dollars wisely and efficiently as it continues to provide key resources for the public....

By: Alecia Smith, October 25, 2017

Director of the Fi Wi Jamaica Project, Professor Rosalea Hamilton, makes a point at a recent Think Tank held at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) headquarters in Kingston.

9 years ago DevelopmentFinance & Public ServiceGender Affairs

Jamaicans Urged to Show Greater Levels of National Responsibility

Director of the Fi Wi Jamaica Project, Professor Rosalea Hamilton, is appealing for citizens to show a greater sense of national responsibility, noting that this is key to addressing social...

By: Stacy-Ann Delevante , October 19, 2017

Acting Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Orville Hill.

9 years ago CultureDevelopmentEntertainment

JCDC Launches Citizen’s Charter

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) has launched its Citizen’s Charter, which outlines the strategies to improve customer service at the entity. This is in keeping with the requirements under...

By: E. Hartman Reckord, October 18, 2017

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. (FILE)

9 years ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Local Government Minister Urges Collection of Fees

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is urging Municipal Corporations to maximize the revenue generating potential from the requisite payment of fees by businesses and residents for...

By: Douglas Mcintosh, October 17, 2017

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), addresses members of the St. Mary Municipal Corporation during Thursday’s (October 12) special meeting of the council. The meeting was held at the council’s municipal building in Port Maria. Others (from left) are the Corporation’s Acting Chief Executive Officer, Ethlyn Douglas; and Port Maria Mayor, Councillor Richard Creary.

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Audit of Community Standpipes

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the Ministry plans to conduct an audit of community standpipes islandwide that are managed by municipal corporations, as part of...

By: Douglas Mcintosh, October 13, 2017

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left); and Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency, Niu Qingbao, shake hands after signing the Economic and Technical Cooperation agreement towards the implementation of the Western Children’s Hospital project. The signing ceremony was held on October 12 at the Embassy of China in St. Andrew.

9 years ago DevelopmentHealth & WellnessVision 2030

Western Children’s Hospital a Step Closer

The Government is a step closer towards commencing construction of the Western Children’s Hospital in Montego Bay, St. James. On Thursday (October 12), Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton,...

By: Chad Bryan, October 13, 2017

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