Emergency Drain Cleaning for Falmouth -Ministry to release $6m to undertake work
October 13, 2023
FALMOUTH, Trelawny: Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Honourable Desmond McKenzie, says emergency drain cleaning will be undertaken in Falmouth to stem the dengue outbreak and safeguard public health.…
More J’cans urged to help fight homelessness – Charge given during St. Mary World Homeless Day activities
October 11, 2023
PORT MARIA, St. Mary: Jamaicans have been called upon to get involved in the fight against homelessness across the country. “The best way to celebrate World Homeless Day is to…
MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR WORLD HOMELESS DAY 2023
October 10, 2023
The theme for this year’s recognition of World Homeless Day is one that I am particularly passionate about. The reality of violence against homeless people is global, and from all…
SPECIAL FEATURE: Managing the homeless facilities
October 5, 2023
FALMOUTH, Trelawny: Given the august responsibility and nature of their jobs; the administrators tasked with the day-to-day operations of the Ministry’s Drop-In Centres are expected to provide effective leadership…
SPECIAL FEATURE: The stories of the homeless
October 4, 2023
OCHO RIOS, St. Ann: “Good treatment, love and care” is why 26-year-old Jessica Daley continues to visit the Ocho Rios Drop-In Centre in St. Ann. Here she receives meals, medical…
