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LOCAL GOVERNMENT MINISTER CALLS FOR END TO ILLEGAL POWER CONNECTIONS AFTER FIREFIGHTERS ELECTROCUTED IN GREENWICH TOWN

April 16, 2024
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is calling for greater levels of compliance with the law and social responsibility, after six firefighters were injured, three more…

MINISTER MCKENZIE HIGHLIGHTS IMPORTANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNANCE

April 15, 2024
MONTEGO BAY, (JIS): Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has underscored the pivotal role of local government in Jamaica and emphasised the urgent need to counter…

Local Government Public Education Campaign to be launched

March 14, 2024
FALMOUTH, Trelawny: The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development will spearhead a public education initiative to educate Jamaicans on the roles and functions of municipal corporations and its elected…

SDC revamps its Summer Camp Programme

March 6, 2024
-New-look initiative aims to improve youth engagement and development  KINGSTON, Jamaica: The Social Development Commission (SDC) has redesigned its Summer Camp Initiative aimed at providing a vibrant platform for youth…

PM opens new-look Black River Fire Station

February 22, 2024
BLACK RIVER, St. Elizabeth: The capacity of the Black River Fire Station has increased to respond to the needs of the 65 communities it serves in St. Elizabeth following the…