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Infrastructure in Vaughansfield Housing Scheme to be Upgraded
June 22, 2021
The Vaughansfield Housing Scheme, in St. James, has been earmarked for an approximately $35 million infrastructure upgrade project by the Government. This forms part of a multi-billion dollar national programme…
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Second water shop to be built in Commodore, Portland
June 15, 2021
The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD) has earmarked a second water shop to meet the needs of residents in Commodore, Portland. “The area is badly affected by…
![Local Government Minister proposes lifeline for entertainment industry](https://www.localgovjamaica.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/HMs-at-Hanover-MC-350x255.jpg)
Local Government Minister proposes lifeline for entertainment industry
June 14, 2021
LUCEA, Hanover: Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Minister, Honourable Desmond McKenzie, has proposed reducing entertainment-related fees collected by the municipal corporations to stimulate the sector which has been…
![Poor Relief Department Continues to Nurture Promising Students -J$140m In Education Grants to Be Disbursed to Need Youths](https://www.localgovjamaica.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Books-350x255.jpg)
Poor Relief Department Continues to Nurture Promising Students -J$140m In Education Grants to Be Disbursed to Need Youths
June 9, 2021
KINGSTON, Jamaica: The Poor Relief Department continues to nurture and support some of the nation’s brightest students who lack the resources to unleash their potential. “The Poor Relief Department has…
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Local Government to undertake $300m ‘Paint The City’ Initiative
June 4, 2021
KINGSTON, Jamaica: The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development will undertake the “Paint The City’ initiative aimed at generating employment as well as beautifying and upgrading town centres. “This…