AN EXTRA 100 BEDS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE HOMELESS BEFORE CHRISTMAS
October 17, 2025
Phase 2 of the Desmond McKenzie Transitional Centre for the Homeless, located at Church Street, Downtown Kingston, will be completed and furnished in time for Christmas—this is the commitment made…
GOV’T COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING SERVICES FOR THE HOMELESS – MINISTER MCKENZIE
October 15, 2025
KINGSTON, October 13 (JIS): Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has affirmed the Government’s commitment to strengthening rehabilitation and mental health initiatives across the poor relief…
MINISTER MCKENZIE PLEDGES UPGRADES TO CLARENDON DROP-IN CENTRE
October 14, 2025
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has pledged to address concerns at the Clarendon Drop-in Centre to ensure that the facility adequately meets the needs of…
Clarendon Municipal Corporation Treats Homeless on World Homeless Day
October 13, 2025
Homeless persons in Clarendon were treated to meals, care packages, health screenings and other social services by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, in collaboration with the Clarendon…
DISASTER COORDINATORS URGED TO MAINTAIN HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WITH PARTNER AGENCIES
October 8, 2025
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has urged the island’s disaster coordinators to maintain healthy relationships with partner entities to strengthen the island's disaster response mechanism.…
