Local government minister targets inaugural youth mayors’ forum as incubator of new talent for the local government system
November 26, 2018
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie has expressed great confidence that the inaugural Youth Mayors' Forum will be the foundation for the development of young people…
Local government ministry to provide educational and housing assistance to raheem powell and his family
November 5, 2018
Minister of Local Government and Community Development Hon. Desmond McKenzie has moved to assist the family of 17 year old Raheem Powell, whose living circumstances were the subject of a…
Local government minister announces works for new fire stations in st. mary and st. james
November 3, 2018
Local Government and Community Development Minister Hon. Desmond McKenzie has announced that work on constructing two new Fire Station in St. James and St. Mary, is expected to commence approximately…
Red Stripe Donates $1 Million to Enhance Security at Landfill
August 27, 2018
Security arrangements at the Riverton City Landfill, off Spanish Town Road in Kingston, are to be further enhanced with a donation of $1 million by brewing company, Red Stripe. The…
Youth Summer Employment Programme widens base for 2018 roll-out
August 15, 2018
The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development rolled out its Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) for a second consecutive year and will employ approximately 3590 participants. "Under YSEP, the…
