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Minister McKenzie urges use of transportation centres – Move will reduce traffic congestion and strengthen public order
June 23, 2023
Honourable Desmond McKenzie, Minister of Local Government and Community Development, is calling for strict law enforcement, and a credible agreement among transport stakeholders to tackle traffic congestion and public disorder…
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Rehabilitation of Markets- Priority for 2023/2024 Fiscal Year
June 16, 2023
The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development will sustain its comprehensive Markets Rehabilitation Programme during the current fiscal year. Portfolio Minister, Honourable Desmond McKenzie said upcoming projects include the…
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Monies allocated for Port Maria Tsunami Early Warning System
June 7, 2023
The town of Port Maria, St. Mary will receive a $17 million Tsunami Early Warning System during the 2023/2024 fiscal year. “The ODPEM (Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management)…
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Development approvals nets $1 trillion in Govt revenues
June 7, 2023
The central role of the local authorities and the Jamaica Fire Brigade in the development approval process continues to add value to economic and social fabric of the country. “Since…
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Ministry to release $10m for Musgrave Market clean-up exercise
June 5, 2023
The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development will release monies to the Portland Municipal Corporation to begin rehabilitative works at the Musgrave Market, which was gutted by fire on…