Minister Desmond McKenzie provides an important update on Jamaica’s readiness as Hurricane Melissa approaches. Stay informed, stay prepared, and rely on official sources for timely updates. | Andrew Holness
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Minister Desmond McKenzie provides an important update on Jamaica’s readiness as Hurricane Melissa approaches. Stay informed, stay prepared, and rely on official sources for timely updates. | Andrew Holness
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Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie says there is no truth to reports that the Government is moving to evict Hurricane Melissa evacuees from the shelter at Petersfield High in Westmoreland today. McKenzie described the claims as misleading and mischievous. Read more: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20251231/no-eviction-petersfield-shelter-evacuees-work-ongoing-housing-solutions #GLNRToday | Jamaica Gleaner
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Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie says there is no truth to reports that the Government is moving to evict Hurricane Melissa evacuees from the shelter at Petersfield High in Westmoreland today. McKenzie described the claims as misleading and mischievous. Read more: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20251231/no-eviction-petersfield-shelter-evacuees-work-ongoing-housing-solutions #GLNRToday | Jamaica Gleaner
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Jamaican official warns: 'Don't bet against Melissa'
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, addressed concerns about shelter conditions, garbage collection, and post-hurricane recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa. He assured the public that all government shelters are adequately supplied with food, water, and security, dismissing reports of neglect or misconduct as false. He noted that shelters appear crowded during the day because many people visit for aid but do not stay overnight. Next week, approximat
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, addressed concerns about shelter conditions, garbage collection, and post-hurricane recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa. He assured the public that all government shelters are adequately supplied with food, water, and security, dismissing reports of neglect or misconduct as false. He noted that shelters appear crowded during the day because many people visit for aid but do not stay overnight. Next week, approximat
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Minister Desmond McKenzie reported that major roads are reopening across Jamaica, including key routes in Manchester, St. Elizabeth, and Westmoreland, to support relief efforts. Health services remain stable, with patients successfully relocated from damaged facilities. Over 500 community roads have been cleared, but severe damage to municipal buildings and shelters in Falmouth, St. James, and St. Elizabeth has impacted local operations. To restore communication, Starlink systems will be deploye
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Minister Desmond McKenzie reported that major roads are reopening across Jamaica, including key routes in Manchester, St. Elizabeth, and Westmoreland, to support relief efforts. Health services remain stable, with patients successfully relocated from damaged facilities. Over 500 community roads have been cleared, but severe damage to municipal buildings and shelters in Falmouth, St. James, and St. Elizabeth has impacted local operations. To restore communication, Starlink systems will be deploye
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Minister of Local Government, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is urging all Jamaicans living in flood-prone areas to take Hurricane Melissa seriously. He listed communities such as Rocky Point, Portland Cottage, New Haven, Riverton, and Bamboo River as a few of those at risk and is pleading with residents to move to shelters and stay safe. #HurricaneMelissa #JISNews #StaySafeJamaica #StayInformed | Jamaica Information Service
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Minister of Local Government, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is urging all Jamaicans living in flood-prone areas to take Hurricane Melissa seriously. He listed communities such as Rocky Point, Portland Cottage, New Haven, Riverton, and Bamboo River as a few of those at risk and is pleading with residents to move to shelters and stay safe. #HurricaneMelissa #JISNews #StaySafeJamaica #StayInformed | Jamaica Information Service
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In the final pre-hurricane Special Press Briefing (October 28), Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond Mckenzie used the opportunity to implore the public not to "bet against Melissa" insighting residents to use the limited time remaining before the hurricane make landfall to get to the shelters. Information provided by the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC). #JISNews #PressBriefing #HurricaneMelissa #StaySafe #StayInformed | Jamaica Information Service
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In the final pre-hurricane Special Press Briefing (October 28), Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond Mckenzie used the opportunity to implore the public not to "bet against Melissa" insighting residents to use the limited time remaining before the hurricane make landfall to get to the shelters. Information provided by the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC). #JISNews #PressBriefing #HurricaneMelissa #StaySafe #StayInformed | Jamaica Information Service
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Westmoreland’s parish disaster coordinator has suffered a stroke while carrying out her duties amid Hurricane Melissa. Local Government Minister, Desmond McKenzie, says she’s currently receiving treatment at hospital. #NationWide #NW90FM #MyNationWide #NWNews | Nationwide90FM
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is urging the public to await the official police report on the number of casualties. He acknowledged that there are casualties, with the figures expected to rise, and encouraged citizens to rely only on official updates issued by the police, the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), or the Minister of Information, Sen. Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon. Information provided by the National Em
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All meals provided by the Poor Relief Department islandwide are up to standard. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, gave this clarification during a stakeholder meeting to address issues faced by the homeless at the Marie Atkins Night Shelter earlier today (October 15). The Minister noted that the process of preparing and distributing meals through the Department involves dietitians and other relevant professionals to ensure the needs of beneficiaries a
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Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie says there is no truth to reports that the Government is moving to evict Hurricane Melissa evacuees from the shelter at Petersfield High in Westmoreland today. McKenzie described the claims as misleading and mischievous. He said the Government is fully focused on finding both temporary and permanent housing solutions for those affected. Some 50 people remain at the shelter, McKenzie noted. #GLNRToday
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As the Standing Finance Committee continued its late-night examination of the Estimates of Expenditure ahead of next week’s Budget Debate, tempers briefly flared when Opposition Spokesman on Health, Dr Alfred Dawes, told Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie to “go home and play with his grandchildren”.#viral #jamaicantiktok🇯🇲viral #DesmondMckenzieVSAlfredDawes#jlp#pnp
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