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…
Desmond McKenzie appointed Minister of Local Government
March 7, 2016
Former Mayor of Kingston, and Opposition Spokesman on Local Government, Mr. Desmond McKenzie M.P., is now the Minister of Local Government. Following the change of government through the General Election…
Minister of Local Government commissions new Fire Trucks into service
February 8, 2016
The capacity of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) to exercise its primary duties was enhanced recently, with the purchase and commissioning of three fire trucks. The fire-fighting units, which were…