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Minister Says YSEP Contributes to Low Unemployment Rate

July 22, 2019
Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP), now in its third year, has contributed to the recent decline in the country’s…

Local Government Ministry to Employ 4,000 Youth This Summer

July 19, 2019
The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development’s Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) has been expanded to engage approximately 4,000 persons this year. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond Mckenzie, made the…

Jamaica Fire Brigade Receives More Equipment

July 16, 2019
The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) has received equipment from the United States Embassy in Kingston to strengthen its capacity. Valued at over $30 million, the first responder equipment includes 42…

Condolence books open for the Most Hon. Edward Seaga at Municipal Corporations

June 17, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica: Condolence books have been opened at all Municipal Corporations and the Municipality of Portmore for the late former Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Edward Seaga. Members of the public…

$120m homeless shelter for Corporate Area – Facility to be built in downtown Kingston

June 5, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica: The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development will construct a J$120 million homeless shelter during this fiscal year. “The designs have been completed and the works have already…