![Construction of Barnett Street Fire Station on track](https://www.localgovjamaica.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DSC_5669-350x255.jpg)
Construction of Barnett Street Fire Station on track
October 25, 2019
JIS NEWS, Montego Bay: Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says completion of the Barnett Street Fire Station in St. James is on track to be completed…
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$120m homeless shelter for Corporate Area – Facility to be built in downtown Kingston
June 5, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica: The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development will construct a J$120 million homeless shelter during this fiscal year. “The designs have been completed and the works have already…
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Drop-In Centre opens in St. Elizabeth
May 7, 2019
BLACK RIVER, St. Elizabeth: Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Honourable Desmond McKenzie, has opened the country’s fourth Drop-In Centre in St. Elizabeth. The St. Elizabeth Drop-In Centre, located at…
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New Female Ward to be Built at Manchester Infirmary
May 6, 2019
MANDEVILLE, Manchester (JIS): A new $40 million female ward is to be constructed at the Manchester Infirmary, located at Royal Flat. Local Government and Community Development Minister, Honourable Desmond McKenzie, broke…
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Minister presents St. Ann senior citizens with new homes
January 8, 2019
OCHO RIOS, St. Ann: Two senior citizens have received new homes in keeping with the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development’s thrust to protect the vulnerable, in the communities of…