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Ministry of Local Gov't & Rural Development is responsible for the portion of the Government's role which speaks to acting as the agent of local development localgovjamaica.gov.jm Joined May 2013

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Local Gov't Ja @LocalGovJa

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(2/2) Watch the reel to learn more about the work of the NSWMA.

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(1/2) The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) does more than just collect and dispose of waste. They are central to Jamaica’s beautification. Some of their other services include landscaping, tree cutting, public education, debris management and waste separation.

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2 days ago

Over the years, the agency has curated several community priority programmes centered around empowering Jamaicans through sports, culture and entrepreneurship. Here’s a look into some of the work of the SDC.

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2 days ago

(1/2) The Social Development Commission is the primary agency under the Ministry that works within Jamaica’s 775 communities.

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3 days ago

While the core function of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is emergency response and fire suppression, the agency has evolved into so much more. This highlight reel outlines some of the other major services and functions of the JFB.

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4 days ago

(2/3) Here is a highlight reel of some of their achievements throughout the years.

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4 days ago

(2/3) Our Poor Relief Officers across the island ensure that the needs of the less fortunate are met; whether through our infirmaries, transitional shelters, drop in centres, Night shelters or the Ministry’s Indigent Housing Programme.

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4 days ago

(1/3) The Ministry’s Board of Supervision for the Relief of the Poor (BOS) is the agency responsible for transforming the lives of our most vulnerable through our various programmes and interventions.

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7 days ago

The National Solid Waste Management Authority has added four water trucks to their fleet of vehicles. The units will be shared between the four regions, SPM, WPM, NEPM and MPM. Training and maintenance are a part of the agreement with the supplier.

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a week ago

#Throwback to some of the activities and events that the Ministry organized and participated in during the month of June. #localgovatwork #socialprotection #junerecap #event

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a week ago

Following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, several Infirmaries were severely impacted. As a result of this @JNFoundation which has been a humanitarian entity since 1990, decided to donate resources to the Poor Relief Department through the Ministry. (2/3)

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a week ago

The Board of Supervision for the Relief of the Poor (BOS), which falls under the Ministry, has responsibility for Indoor and Outdoor Poor Relief Services through the Municipal Corporations across Jamaica. (1/2)

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a week ago

At the Handing Over Ceremony for 4 new water trucks to the @nswma this morning, Hon. Desmond McKenzie used the opportunity to encourage and praise the work of the National Solid Waste Management team. #localgovatwork #clean #solidwastemanagement #disposal

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2 weeks ago

World Cup fever has taken over, so today the Ministry’s Welfare Committee turned the office into a stadium of fun! Staff wore their World Cup jerseys with pride and made it clear which side they’re repping on the road to World Cup glory 2026! #WorldCup #JerseyDay #Fun

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2 weeks ago

99 Churches in Westmoreland received grants to assist with the restoration of their buildings, which were damaged by Hurricane Melissa. So far more 400 churches have benefited from the Community Church clean up initiative and a total of $72 Million has been distributed.

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2 weeks ago

As we continue to provide assistance to Churches that were severely affected by Hurricane Melissa, today, Hon. Desmond McKenzie handed over $16 Million worth of cheques to 84 Churches in St. James. #LocalGovAtWork #Church #Grant #Cleanup

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2 weeks ago

We look forward to continuing our relationship with the Government and people of Japan. (3/3)

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2 weeks ago

The Japanese Government has provided tremendous support to our disaster mitigation and preparation efforts over the years; the country’s Disaster Emergency Communications System (DECS) was developed with their assistance. (2/3)

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2 weeks ago

Hon. Desmond McKenzie accepted a Courtesy call from Japanese Ambassador, His Excellency Kohei Maruyama. Japan and Jamaica share over 60 years of diplomatic relations. Our cooperation focuses on a number of areas, to include disaster management, (1/3)

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Local Gov't Ja @LocalGovJa

3 weeks ago

For your love For your guidance For your sacrifice For your continued support……Thank you! Happy Father’s Day to all the wonderful fathers out there. We gave our fathers in the Ministry a small token just to show how much they really mean.