Ministers on Familiarization tour of Councils and Agencies
February 8, 2012
Minister Noel Arscott and State Minister Colin Fagan in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development have embarked on an official tour of the island’s fourteen local authorities and…
$3m for Portmore Mosquito Eradication Programme
February 6, 2012
The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development has approved 3 million dollars for an interim mosquito eradication and fogging in the Portmore Municipality. The fund will provide some relief to…
Ministry Moves to Strengthen Internal Monitoring Controls for Councils
January 30, 2012
In swift response to media reports citing cases of improprieties and breaches of the government guidelines mentioned in the Auditor General’s report for last year, Minister of Local Government and…
Condolences on the Passing of Former Mayor & Councillor Byron Gayle
January 18, 2012
It is with much regret that I learnt of the passing of former Mayor Cllr Bryon Gayle, today. The Ministry of Local Government & Community Development I take this opportunity to…
Minister’s Statement on the Passing of Councillor Fitz Albert Christie
January 16, 2012
The Ministry of Local Government & Community Development notes with regret the passing of the late Councillor Fitz Albert Christie of the Trelawny Parish Council. Councillor Christie served the council…