Government Calls for Year Round Focus On Earthquakes
January 23, 2020
The Minister of Local Government and Community Development has announced the Government’s plans to focus on earthquake awareness and preparedness all year round to ensure the country is in a…
Minister of Local Government Grieves at Tragic Death of Firefighter in New Year’s Day Motor Vehicle Accident
January 23, 2020
Minister of Local Government and Community Development Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has expressed sadness at the tragic passing of Firefighter Sheldon Henry, who perished in a motor vehicle accident late Wednesday…
Adult Transitional facility to be built in Kingston
December 2, 2019
JIS NEWS, Kingston: A state-of-the-art Adult Transitional Facility is to be built at a cost of nearly $140 million to serve homeless persons in Kingston and St. Andrew. Minister of Local Government…
Portland Infirmary to get new male ward
December 2, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica: In keeping with the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development’s mandate to upgrade the living conditions and plants of the country’s infirmaries; ground was broken for a new…
Ginger House, Portland gets new bridge
November 11, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica: Residents of Ginger House and Cornwall Barracks in East Portland now have easier access to their homes following the construction of a new $7.1 million swing bridge. The…
