LOCAL GOVERNMENT MINISTRY TO ACCELERATE CONSTRUCTION OF INDIGENT HOUSES THIS YEAR
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has committed to building more indigent houses this year, to accelerate the process of addressing the needs of the Outdoor poor. The Minister emphasized that the programme of building concrete houses for the indigent, which started during this Administration, is bringing hope and transforming the dynamics of daily life not only for the beneficiaries and their families, but for their communities.
“I cannot adequately describe the smiles on the faces of individuals, families, and their surrounding communities, every time I hand over an Indigent House. Under the Indigent Housing Programme, the construction of modern concrete houses with proper amenities and conveniences, reflects this Government’s determination that the humblest among us must live in dignity. Last year, over $100 million was spent to build indigent houses in St. Mary, Hanover, Westmoreland, Manchester, St. Elizabeth and Kingston and St. Andrew.
“This year, I am very happy to announce that this Government will be spending $150 million to build new Indigent Houses across our parishes, so that those in need have a modern place they can finally call home.”
