Local Government Minister urges vendors to be patient as assessments conducted following Ocho Rios market fire

Minister of Local Government, Desmond McKenzie is urging vendors to be patient with the authorities, as they conduct the necessary assessments following the fire at the Ocho Rios market yesterday.

The fire, which started around 4 P.M., resulted in the loss of goods valued at 30 million dollars.

Twelve stalls were affected.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

During a tour of the affected area this morning, Mr. McKenzie assured that assistance will be provided.

Mr. McKenzie emphasized that the recovery process will not be immediate.

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Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby defends decision to establish advisory committee

Minister of Local Government, Desmond McKenzie is urging vendors to be patient with the authorities, as they conduct the necessary assessments following the fire at the Ocho Rios market yesterday.

The fire, which started around 4 P.M., resulted in the loss of goods valued at 30 million dollars.

Twelve stalls were affected.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

During a tour of the affected area this morning, Mr. McKenzie assured that assistance will be provided.

Mr. McKenzie emphasized that the recovery process will not be immediate.

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Social Security Ministry sounds alarm over the growing financial vulnerability of the elderly

Minister of Local Government, Desmond McKenzie is urging vendors to be patient with the authorities, as they conduct the necessary assessments following the fire at the Ocho Rios market yesterday.

The fire, which started around 4 P.M., resulted in the loss of goods valued at 30 million dollars.

Twelve stalls were affected.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

During a tour of the affected area this morning, Mr. McKenzie assured that assistance will be provided.

Mr. McKenzie emphasized that the recovery process will not be immediate.

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Fire damaged sections of Leeds Primary in St.Elizabeth, loss estimated at $50M

Minister of Local Government, Desmond McKenzie is urging vendors to be patient with the authorities, as they conduct the necessary assessments following the fire at the Ocho Rios market yesterday.

The fire, which started around 4 P.M., resulted in the loss of goods valued at 30 million dollars.

Twelve stalls were affected.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

During a tour of the affected area this morning, Mr. McKenzie assured that assistance will be provided.

Mr. McKenzie emphasized that the recovery process will not be immediate.

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Approximately 8,000 people to benefit from jobs arising from two major hotel developments in St. Ann

Minister of Local Government, Desmond McKenzie is urging vendors to be patient with the authorities, as they conduct the necessary assessments following the fire at the Ocho Rios market yesterday.

The fire, which started around 4 P.M., resulted in the loss of goods valued at 30 million dollars.

Twelve stalls were affected.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

During a tour of the affected area this morning, Mr. McKenzie assured that assistance will be provided.

Mr. McKenzie emphasized that the recovery process will not be immediate.

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Police identify 3 POIs in murder of  bus driver in Spanish Town

Minister of Local Government, Desmond McKenzie is urging vendors to be patient with the authorities, as they conduct the necessary assessments following the fire at the Ocho Rios market yesterday.

The fire, which started around 4 P.M., resulted in the loss of goods valued at 30 million dollars.

Twelve stalls were affected.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

During a tour of the affected area this morning, Mr. McKenzie assured that assistance will be provided.

Mr. McKenzie emphasized that the recovery process will not be immediate.

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Approximately 200lbs of ganja seized in Slipe, St. Elizabeth

Minister of Local Government, Desmond McKenzie is urging vendors to be patient with the authorities, as they conduct the necessary assessments following the fire at the Ocho Rios market yesterday.

The fire, which started around 4 P.M., resulted in the loss of goods valued at 30 million dollars.

Twelve stalls were affected.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

During a tour of the affected area this morning, Mr. McKenzie assured that assistance will be provided.

Mr. McKenzie emphasized that the recovery process will not be immediate.

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Decision to be taken on resumption of classes at Oracabessa Primary School following fire last night

Minister of Local Government, Desmond McKenzie is urging vendors to be patient with the authorities, as they conduct the necessary assessments following the fire at the Ocho Rios market yesterday.

The fire, which started around 4 P.M., resulted in the loss of goods valued at 30 million dollars.

Twelve stalls were affected.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

During a tour of the affected area this morning, Mr. McKenzie assured that assistance will be provided.

Mr. McKenzie emphasized that the recovery process will not be immediate.

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Murder accused Rushawn Patterson, fatally shot in alleged police confrontation this morning

Minister of Local Government, Desmond McKenzie is urging vendors to be patient with the authorities, as they conduct the necessary assessments following the fire at the Ocho Rios market yesterday.

The fire, which started around 4 P.M., resulted in the loss of goods valued at 30 million dollars.

Twelve stalls were affected.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

During a tour of the affected area this morning, Mr. McKenzie assured that assistance will be provided.

Mr. McKenzie emphasized that the recovery process will not be immediate.

Read More

Public sector teachers restive over non-payment of graduate allowances

Minister of Local Government, Desmond McKenzie is urging vendors to be patient with the authorities, as they conduct the necessary assessments following the fire at the Ocho Rios market yesterday.

The fire, which started around 4 P.M., resulted in the loss of goods valued at 30 million dollars.

Twelve stalls were affected.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

During a tour of the affected area this morning, Mr. McKenzie assured that assistance will be provided.

Mr. McKenzie emphasized that the recovery process will not be immediate.

Read More