Development approvals nets $1 trillion in Govt revenues
June 7, 2023
The central role of the local authorities and the Jamaica Fire Brigade in the development approval process continues to add value to economic and social fabric of the country. “Since…
Ministry to release $10m for Musgrave Market clean-up exercise
June 5, 2023
The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development will release monies to the Portland Municipal Corporation to begin rehabilitative works at the Musgrave Market, which was gutted by fire on…
Ministry of Local Government retains the Rural Development Programme
June 1, 2023
In keeping with the recent announcement by the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has been reverted to the Ministry of Local and Community Development (MLGCD).…
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT MINISTER CONDEMNS MURDER OF NSWMA EMPLOYEE
May 25, 2023
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has strongly denounced the shooting of two employees of the NSWMA this morning in Portmore, St. Catherine, which resulted in…
Infirmaries to get trained psychiatrists this financial year
May 18, 2023
The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD) is moving to employ psychiatric nurses in infirmaries across Jamaica as it provides residents with mental health support. Portfolio Minister, Honourable…
