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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
