
Citizens of St Ann Encouraged to Participate in Parish Governance
February 4, 2013
Speaking at a parish forum organized by the Social Development Commission on Wednesday, January 30, 2013, Minister of Local Government the Honourable Noel Arscott encouraged citizens to play a more…

Portland P C must complete Parish Development Plan and improve property tax collection says Minister Arscott.
January 28, 2013
During a visit to the Portland Parish Council on Wednesday, January 23, 2012, Minister of Local Government & Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott told the Council that they have the…

Ministry Launches Emerging and Sustainable Cities Initiative for Montego Bay
January 18, 2013
The Honourable Noel Arscott yesterday launched the Emerging and Sustainable Cities Initiative (ESCI) for the city of Montego Bay. The initiative, which is an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) venture, is designed to…

Earthquake Unit gets US$30,000 from ODPEM
January 15, 2013
The work of the Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies, Mona, in monitoring the country’s seismic activities, has been enhanced with a donation of US$30,000 by the…

Local Government commences its energy saving initiative
January 9, 2013
The Ministry's energy management initiative which Minister Noel Arscott has consitently touted has began with the installation of ten (10) solar light emitting diode (LED) fixtures in the community of Osbourne…