Local Authorities use one-day workshop to review Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships
May 31, 2011
Minister with responsibility for Local Government in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon Robert Montague urged local government officials to refocus on their individual roles as well as on…
Good News for Golden Age Homes and Infirmaries
May 10, 2011
Through a proposed NHT Foundation the island’s infirmaries and golden age homes will benefit from approximately $600M. This was announced by Prime Minister Bruce Golding in his budget debate yesterday May…
Parish council in the dark about beach development
April 25, 2011
The Portland Parish Council is unaware of any planned artificial beach development at Blue Lagoon in the parish. Mayor of Port Antonio, Floyd Patterson, says the matter will be investigated by the…
Major Richard Reese, Director General leaves the Department of Local Government, when his contract ends, June 10, 2011.
April 20, 2011
State Minister with responsibility for the department, Robert Montague, made the announcement last night as the Standing Finance Committee of Parliament examined the Estimates of Expenditure for the 2011-2012 fiscal year.…
Golden Age Home Board Submits Report to Minister
April 8, 2011
The six-member sub-committee of the Golden Age Home Board has completed its report regarding allegations of mistreatment and sub-standard living conditions and care of residents of the home. The sub-committee…