Gov’t Looking to Ramp Up Post-Hurricane Relief Efforts in St. Elizabeth
August 12, 2024
By: Okoye Henry (JIS) The Government is looking to ramp up post-Hurricane Beryl relief efforts in St. Elizabeth, sections of which are still without electricity. Minister of Local Government and Community…
GOV’T URGES USE OF HURRICANE STRAPS DURING ROOF CONSTRUCTION
July 29, 2024
MONTEGO BAY, July 28 (JIS): As Jamaicans begin to rebuild in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, the Government is encouraging the use of hurricane straps during roof construction. A Hurricane…
LOCAL GOVERNMENT MINISTER CALLS OUT PNP COUNCILLORS’ CAUCUS FOR MISLEADING STATEMENTS ABOUT THE MINISTRY’S POST HURRICANE BERYL RECOVERY EFFORTS
July 23, 2024
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has strongly criticized the comments of the “National Caucus of PNP Councillors” which were published earlier today, claiming that Councillors’…
SMALL BUSINESSES TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE
July 15, 2024
KINGSTON, (JIS): Some 250 small businesspersons in South Manchester, who have been severely impacted by Hurricane Beryl, are to receive support to restart their businesses. Minister of Local Government and…
500 Municipal Roads Impacted By Hurricane Beryl
July 10, 2024
KINGSTON, July 10 (JIS): Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has advised that some 500 municipal roads were affected during the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Addressing…
