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Agencies

The Ministry dispenses its function through four (4) agencies namely; Social Development Commission (SDC), Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB).

Mayors & CEOs

Each Municipal Corporation has two (2) arms, the political and the administrative arm. The political arm is made up of Councillors and is headed by the Mayor. The administrative arm headed by a Chief Executive Officer, who advises and implements the policies of, the Corporation.

Local Authorities

Local Authorities, officially known as Municipal Corporation are empowered to make by-laws, regulations and rules for the good governance of the parishes over which they have jurisdiction.

About The ministry

The Ministry of Local Government & Community Development’s Mission and Vision


Official opening of newly constructed Bathrooms at the Ocho Rios Market

Vision: “We envision an autonomous system of local governance which is participatory, delivers the highest standard of service and promotes improvement in the quality of life of our citizens, while enhancing sustainable national development”.

Mission: “We aim to provide sound and clear policy direction, technical support and monitor our Agencies and the Local Authorities in a timely manner, enabling the delivery of high-quality services, good local governance and sustainable development for the benefit of our citizens, through partnership with stakeholders and a cadre of highly-motivated and well-trained staff”.

NEWS RELEASES

WE ARE ALWAYS INVOLVED IN DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES ACROSS JAMAICA, TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO.

Minister of Local Government and Community Development Hon. Desmond McKenzie,has announced that greater resources will be provided to ensure that vital repairs are carried out at Ocho Rios Market in St. Ann. In officially opening the newly constructed bathroom facilities…
Emergency restorative works are to be undertaken shortly at the St. Ann’s Bay Market in St. Ann, to make the vending, shopping and commuter experience far more efficient, safe and pleasant. This pledge was made by Minister of Local Government…
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is expressing great shock at the murder of Firefighter Gary Samuels. Mr. Samuels, who was assigned to the Port Maria Fire Station in St. Mary, was shot to death in…

Local Government Reform 2013 Onward

At this point in time the main elements of the reform process are the promulgation of three (3) strategic laws; the entrenchment of the Local Government system in the Constitution; the promulgation of the new National Building Bill; and the Local Economic Development (LED) programme.

Achievements

This section lists a number of achievements attained by the ministry on its route to Local Government Reform.

Ministry Papers

Theses are publications that were developed within the Cabinet Office in collaboration with the appropriate stakeholders.

Board of Supervision

The Board of Supervision, (for the relief of the poor in Jamaica), is a statutory body operating under the portfolio of the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development.

what we’ve been working on

Here are some of our recent projects

February 20, 2024
New Port Maria Market officially opened PORT MARIA, St. Mary: Vendors and shoppers now have…
February 12, 2024
OCHO RIOS, St. Ann: In keeping with its responsibility to improve service offerings to the…
December 12, 2023
DENBIGH, Clarendon: The rehabilitated and upgraded Clarendon Drop-In Centre and Night Shelter was opened during…
December 7, 2023
KENDAL, Manchester: Two indigent houses have been handed over in the communities of Coley Mountain…
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