LOCAL GOVERNMENT MINISTER ANNOUCES ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR REPAIRS TO MARKETS IN ST. ANN
Minister of Local Government and Community Development Hon. Desmond McKenzie,has announced that greater resources will be provided to ensure that vital repairs are carried out at Ocho Rios Market in St. Ann.
In officially opening the newly constructed bathroom facilities at the Market recently, the Minister noted that in addition to the original $15 million that he had pledged for emergency repairs to the St. Ann’s Bay Market at the end of September, the money to be spent at both Markets will be more than doubled.
“We’re going to be providing an additional $20 million for further works to be done at the Ocho Rios Market. Therefore, between the Ocho Rios Market, and the St, Ann’s Bay Market, your Government, the Government of Prime Minister Hon. Andrew Holness is giving $35 million in less than one week for further improvements, to ensure your comfort and safety.”
The allocations will be made by the Ministry to the St. Ann Municipal Corporation, and works are scheduled to begin shortly.
