Local Government Minister Says Covid-19 Protocols Will Be More Strictly Enforced After Party Boat Incident In Negril
May 5, 2021
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has warned that the enforcement of the Disaster Risk Management Act will be intensified as persons continue to attempt to…
Supplies Worth More Than $20 Million Going To SVG
April 22, 2021
More than $20 million worth of supplies are bound for St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), as part of Jamaica’s disaster relief aid, as they continue to cope with the…
Local Government Minister Announces Structure of Support for St. Vincent And the Grenadines
April 14, 2021
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says Jamaica is organizing support for St. Vincent and the Grenadines, which are now being battered by the erupting La…
Bill passed to amend the Disaster Risk Management Act (DRMA)
April 1, 2021
KINGSTON, Jamaica: The amendments to the Disaster Risk Management Act (DRMA) allowing for sanctions for infringements under the Covid-19 protocols have been passed to statute. The Bill to amend the…
Local Government Minister Outlines Special Plans For Easter Weekend Lockdown
April 1, 2021
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Honourable Desmond McKenzie, is giving the assurance that preparations are in place to facilitate several special-interest groupings during the extended lockdown over the…