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Local Government Minister proposes lifeline for entertainment industry
June 14, 2021
LUCEA, Hanover: Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Minister, Honourable Desmond McKenzie, has proposed reducing entertainment-related fees collected by the municipal corporations to stimulate the sector which has been…
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Poor Relief Department Continues to Nurture Promising Students -J$140m In Education Grants to Be Disbursed to Need Youths
June 9, 2021
KINGSTON, Jamaica: The Poor Relief Department continues to nurture and support some of the nation’s brightest students who lack the resources to unleash their potential. “The Poor Relief Department has…
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Local Government to undertake $300m ‘Paint The City’ Initiative
June 4, 2021
KINGSTON, Jamaica: The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development will undertake the “Paint The City’ initiative aimed at generating employment as well as beautifying and upgrading town centres. “This…
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Rick’s Cafe Ordered Closed after Hosting Illegal Party
June 1, 2021
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has announced that well-known entertainment venue Rick’s Cafe in western Jamaica, has been closed after hosting a party that breached…
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Local Government Ministry to roll out Rural Development Programme
May 20, 2021
KINGSTON, Jamaica: The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development will this year roll out a $650 million programme aimed at improving the lives and economic well-being of rural areas.…