Local Government Minister Commends Integrated National Effort Against Hurricane Matthew, Expresses Concern For Haiti
October 4, 2016
Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie, has commended all the partner Ministries, Agencies and volunteer organizations that worked tirelessly to ensure Jamaica’s preparedness for Hurricane Matthew. At…
Tropical Storm Warning Discontinued For Jamaica
October 4, 2016
The Meteorological Service has discontinued the Tropical Storm Warning for Jamaica. The island is no longer at threat of tropical storm-force winds as Hurricane Matthew continues to move away and…
Local Government Minister Urges Continued National Vigilance As Hurricane Warning Is Downgraded
October 4, 2016
Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie, is warning that Jamaicans must still ensure that every precaution is taken, even the national alert for Hurricane Matthew has been…
Local Government Minister Warns That Time Is Running Out For People In Vulnerable Areas To Be Evacuated
October 3, 2016
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, has again urged that people in vulnerable areas who have insisted on remaining in them, leave immediately. At the latest news…
National Cleanup Campaign postponed due to threat of Tropical Storm Matthew
September 29, 2016
The next phase of the National Cleanup Campaign has been postponed until further notice, in view of the potential threat of Tropical Storm Matthew to Jamaica. Minister of Local Government…