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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), addresses a virtual meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council on Wednesday (May 27). Also pictured (at left) is Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, while at second left, is Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), addresses a virtual meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council on Wednesday (May 27). Also pictured (at left) is Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, while at second left, is Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

Gov’t Preparing Guidelines For Shelters, Emergency Operations

By: Alecia Smith, May 28, 2020
Special guidelines for shelters and emergency operations are being developed by the Government as it prepares for the upcoming hurricane season while concurrently managing the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This was...
Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaks at a virtual press conference, at the Office of the Prime Minister, on Tuesday (May 26).

Local Government Ministry To Ensure Bar Operators Get The Necessary Permits

By: Rochelle Williams, May 27, 2020
Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaking at a virtual press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday (May 26).

Minister McKenzie Urges Compliance With Funeral Orders

By: Rochelle Williams, May 27, 2020

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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaks at a virtual launch of a $28-million programme to assist community bars and taverns to resume business, by Red Stripe Limited and its partners (May 19). [File Photo]
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Help For Bars And Taverns

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By: Charnele Henry, May 20, 2020
Local Government

KSAMC Ready For Hurricane Season

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By: Charnele Henry, May 20, 2020