Desmond McKenzie

Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie stated that significant progress has been made on the Trelawny Infirmary project.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2026-03-01

Desmond McKenzie, Minister of Local Government and Community Development, announced measures to enhance safety in Denham Town following the tragic killing of three-year-old Jayce Pinnock.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2026-02-25

Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie said last year his office was working to have the approvals done.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2026-02-24

Desmond McKenzie is the Member of Parliament who visited the school to offer support.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2026-02-24

Desmond McKenzie condemned the deadly attack and announced a reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2026-02-22

Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie has confirmed that the long-delayed Balaclava Fire Station project is poised to enter an active phase.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2026-01-23

Desmond McKenzie is the local government minister who should provide an update on the administration’s current thinking regarding solid waste management.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2026-01-23

Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie says nearly 90 per cent of the town of Black River in St Elizabeth has been cleaned up in the coordinated effort to restore the town to full vibrancy.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2026-01-20

Desmond McKenzie urges wider use of the AMANDA planning system following Hurricane Melissa.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2026-01-17

Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie has given a commitment to provide four containers for retrofitting to create an office for the St Elizabeth Municipal Corporation.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2026-01-17

Minister of Local Government Desmond McKenzie affirmed that the Government has been making steady progress in clearing debris left by Hurricane Melissa.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-12-24

Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie, who also addressed residents, dismissed rumours circulating on social media that Christmas parties had been banned.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-12-16

Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie, who also addressed residents, dismissed rumours circulating on social media that Christmas parties had been banned.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-12-16

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, also addressed the residents and directly refuted the rumours circulating online.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-12-16

Desmond Mckenzie announced an emergency overhaul of Jamaica’s infirmary system post-Melissa.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-12-15

Desmond McKenzie spoke about the need for greater enforcement of the building code in the context of rebuilding efforts.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-12-14

Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie cut the ribbon for the facility last August.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-12-13

Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie visited the storm-ravaged market to address the concerns of residents and vendors.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-12-08

Desmond McKenzie, minister of local government and community development, officially launched the National Cleanup Programme.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-12-06

Desmond McKenzie is the Local Government Minister demanding police presence due to tensions at the shelter.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-12-06

Desmond McKenzie has directed that immediate clean-up operations begin at the Savanna-la-Mar market following extensive damage caused by Hurricane Melissa.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-12-06

Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie says he is 'deeply disappointed' with the construction quality of the relatively new male ward Savanna-la-Mar Infirmary.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-12-05

Desmond McKenzie, minister of local government and community development, toured the Petersfield shelter and addressed displaced residents.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-12-04

Desmond McKenzie is the Portfolio Minister who announced the plans for rebuilding the Trelawny Municipal Corporation building after Hurricane Melissa.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-11-30

Local Government and Community Development Minister Desmond McKenzie has said that the country’s new building code is scheduled for implementation in the upcoming fiscal year.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-11-29

Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie has issued his strongest warning yet in the wake of Hurricane Melissa’s catastrophic impact.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-11-28

Desmond McKenzie announced that more private operators have been introduced to assist with the garbage collection process.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-11-27

Desmond McKenzie is the Local Government Minister who asserted that ODPEM should not engage with the political directorate.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-11-27

Desmond McKenzie is the Portfolio Minister discussing prefabricated housing solutions for hurricane evacuees and the homeless.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-11-26

Minister of Local Government Desmond McKenzie has been tasked to lead the exercise.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-11-20