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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…

Rick’s Cafe Ordered Closed after Hosting Illegal Party

June 1, 2021
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has announced that well-known entertainment venue Rick’s Cafe in western Jamaica, has been closed after hosting a party that breached…

Local Government Ministry to roll out Rural Development Programme

May 20, 2021
KINGSTON, Jamaica: The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development will this year roll out a $650 million programme aimed at improving the lives and economic well-being of rural areas.…

Local Government Minister Expresses Sorrow For Toddler Boys Who Died In St. James Fire

May 20, 2021
KINGSTON, Jamaica (May 19, 2021): Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Honourable Desmond McKenzie, is sorrowful over the death of two toddlers who reportedly died in a fire at…

Local Government and Rural Development Minister Mourns Passing of Councillor Yvonne McCormack

May 14, 2021
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Hon. Desmond McKenzie has expressed great sadness at the death of Councillor for the Greater Portmore East Division in the Portmore Municipality, Ms.…