NSWMA to return to core Regulatory role… Local Government Minister starts National Clean-Up Programme in St. James.
April 27, 2016
The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is to be restored to its original core mandate, which is to function as the island’s Regulator for waste collection service providers. Speaking…
NSWMA to get j$250 million this fiscal year to purchase new garbage trucks
April 15, 2016
Special focus is to be placed on improving the operational capacity of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), and strongly enhancing its structures of fiscal and ethical governance in…
Local Government Ministry and JPS agree to Co-operation Framework to Improve Streetlight Infrastructure and Resolve Outstanding Debt Issues
April 15, 2016
he Ministry of Local Government and the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) have agreed to develop a framework regarding the arrangements for the payment of outstanding monies and the management…
Ministry signs development agreements with Japanese government
March 18, 2016
A community development project Grant valued over J$10 million, was today signed between the St. Elizabeth Parish Council and the Government of Japan, at a special ceremony in Kingston. The…
Local Government Minister outlines areas of focus for Local Authorities
March 18, 2016
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie has emphasized that revenue collection will be one of the main areas of focus of the Ministry, in its drive…