JaBudget2017: Shaw warns of clampdown to collect $13.5b in property tax arrears
March 10, 2017
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw has announced that a new project is to be launched to collect approximately J$ $13.5 billion in outstanding Property Taxes.…
Local Government Ministry to Carry Out Improvements to Bustamante’s Birthplace and Blenheim Community Centre
February 27, 2017
The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development will be undertaking significant improvement works at the Blenheim, Hanover, birthplace of National Hero, Sir William Alexander Bustamante. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie…
Local Government To Allocate J$40 Million For Drought Relief
February 16, 2017
Residents of communities severely affected by prevailing drought conditions in Manchester, St. Elizabeth, Westmoreland and Hanover, will soon have their water access difficulties alleviated by the Ministry of Local Government…
Councillors to be Sworn In On Thursday December 8, 2016
November 30, 2016
All candidates who have been duly confirmed as having won Divisions in the November 28, 2016 Local Government elections, will be sworn into office as Councillors on Thursday, December 8.…
Local Government & Community Development Minister breaks ground for first “Water Shop” in Clarendon
November 30, 2016
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has launched the pilot of a planned series of Water Shops that are intended to raise living standards in drought-stricken…
