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NEW FIRE STATIONS COMING FOR MONTEGO BAY AND PORT MARIA

June 24, 2016
Work is to begin this year, to construct two new Fire Stations in Jamaica. This was announced by Local Government and Community Development Minister, Desmond McKenzie, in his contribution to…

MAJOR GOVERNANCE CHANGES COMING FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES

June 24, 2016
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has given the assurance that Local Authorities will be strengthened, and not shut down, as has been suggested by some…

NEW INFIRMARY AND MARKET PROJECTS COMING THIS FINANCIAL YEAR

June 23, 2016
Minister of Local Government and Community, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has announced new Market and Infirmary infrastructure projects for this financial year. In making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate today,…

Message of Monique Barbut Executive Secretary, UNCCD for World Day to Combat Desertification

June 17, 2016
Protect Earth. Restore Land. Engage People. Nearly Half Of The Global Population Was Living Below The Poverty Line In 1980. By 2012 That Number Was Down To About 13%. This…

The Secretary-General Message on World Day To Combat Desertification And Drought M

June 17, 2016
“Protect Earth. Restore land. Engage people” Desertification, land degradation, drought and climate change are interconnected.  As a result of land degradation and climate change, the severity and frequency of droughts…