Night shelter for homeless persons in Ocho Rios now open

Homeless citizens of St. Ann now have a more suitable place to rest following the opening of a night shelter in Buckfield, Ocho Rios, yesterday.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, minister of local government Desmond McKenzie said while the resort town is known for tourist accommodations, facilities must also be put in place for members of the homeless population.

He said the facility, which should have been completed long ago, was built at a cost of $22m.

The minister said the facility, which is an extension of the Ocho Rios drop in centre, is another demonstration of the government’s care for the vulnerable.

The facility is expected to house at least 20 individuals.

There are approximately 90 homeless people in Ocho Rios, and more than 100 across St. Ann.

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Repatriated farm workers to submit written statements to Labour Ministry amid probe into victimization claims

Homeless citizens of St. Ann now have a more suitable place to rest following the opening of a night shelter in Buckfield, Ocho Rios, yesterday.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, minister of local government Desmond McKenzie said while the resort town is known for tourist accommodations, facilities must also be put in place for members of the homeless population.

He said the facility, which should have been completed long ago, was built at a cost of $22m.

The minister said the facility, which is an extension of the Ocho Rios drop in centre, is another demonstration of the government’s care for the vulnerable.

The facility is expected to house at least 20 individuals.

There are approximately 90 homeless people in Ocho Rios, and more than 100 across St. Ann.

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Man wanted by Hanover police held during operation in St James

Homeless citizens of St. Ann now have a more suitable place to rest following the opening of a night shelter in Buckfield, Ocho Rios, yesterday.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, minister of local government Desmond McKenzie said while the resort town is known for tourist accommodations, facilities must also be put in place for members of the homeless population.

He said the facility, which should have been completed long ago, was built at a cost of $22m.

The minister said the facility, which is an extension of the Ocho Rios drop in centre, is another demonstration of the government’s care for the vulnerable.

The facility is expected to house at least 20 individuals.

There are approximately 90 homeless people in Ocho Rios, and more than 100 across St. Ann.

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Supreme Court to hear claims from guards challenging controversial new contracts issued by employers

Homeless citizens of St. Ann now have a more suitable place to rest following the opening of a night shelter in Buckfield, Ocho Rios, yesterday.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, minister of local government Desmond McKenzie said while the resort town is known for tourist accommodations, facilities must also be put in place for members of the homeless population.

He said the facility, which should have been completed long ago, was built at a cost of $22m.

The minister said the facility, which is an extension of the Ocho Rios drop in centre, is another demonstration of the government’s care for the vulnerable.

The facility is expected to house at least 20 individuals.

There are approximately 90 homeless people in Ocho Rios, and more than 100 across St. Ann.

Read More

Policy to hold suppliers of medical equipment accountable for upkeep to be implemented

Homeless citizens of St. Ann now have a more suitable place to rest following the opening of a night shelter in Buckfield, Ocho Rios, yesterday.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, minister of local government Desmond McKenzie said while the resort town is known for tourist accommodations, facilities must also be put in place for members of the homeless population.

He said the facility, which should have been completed long ago, was built at a cost of $22m.

The minister said the facility, which is an extension of the Ocho Rios drop in centre, is another demonstration of the government’s care for the vulnerable.

The facility is expected to house at least 20 individuals.

There are approximately 90 homeless people in Ocho Rios, and more than 100 across St. Ann.

Read More

Statin says it has addressed issues with remuneration of census takers

Homeless citizens of St. Ann now have a more suitable place to rest following the opening of a night shelter in Buckfield, Ocho Rios, yesterday.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, minister of local government Desmond McKenzie said while the resort town is known for tourist accommodations, facilities must also be put in place for members of the homeless population.

He said the facility, which should have been completed long ago, was built at a cost of $22m.

The minister said the facility, which is an extension of the Ocho Rios drop in centre, is another demonstration of the government’s care for the vulnerable.

The facility is expected to house at least 20 individuals.

There are approximately 90 homeless people in Ocho Rios, and more than 100 across St. Ann.

Read More

Trelawny police report increase in incest cases involving children; Govt minister contemplates public education campaign

Homeless citizens of St. Ann now have a more suitable place to rest following the opening of a night shelter in Buckfield, Ocho Rios, yesterday.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, minister of local government Desmond McKenzie said while the resort town is known for tourist accommodations, facilities must also be put in place for members of the homeless population.

He said the facility, which should have been completed long ago, was built at a cost of $22m.

The minister said the facility, which is an extension of the Ocho Rios drop in centre, is another demonstration of the government’s care for the vulnerable.

The facility is expected to house at least 20 individuals.

There are approximately 90 homeless people in Ocho Rios, and more than 100 across St. Ann.

Read More

Woman arrested in relation to murder of Danielle Rowe

Homeless citizens of St. Ann now have a more suitable place to rest following the opening of a night shelter in Buckfield, Ocho Rios, yesterday.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, minister of local government Desmond McKenzie said while the resort town is known for tourist accommodations, facilities must also be put in place for members of the homeless population.

He said the facility, which should have been completed long ago, was built at a cost of $22m.

The minister said the facility, which is an extension of the Ocho Rios drop in centre, is another demonstration of the government’s care for the vulnerable.

The facility is expected to house at least 20 individuals.

There are approximately 90 homeless people in Ocho Rios, and more than 100 across St. Ann.

Read More

Investigation to be conducted into temporary closure of Airport runway

Homeless citizens of St. Ann now have a more suitable place to rest following the opening of a night shelter in Buckfield, Ocho Rios, yesterday.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, minister of local government Desmond McKenzie said while the resort town is known for tourist accommodations, facilities must also be put in place for members of the homeless population.

He said the facility, which should have been completed long ago, was built at a cost of $22m.

The minister said the facility, which is an extension of the Ocho Rios drop in centre, is another demonstration of the government’s care for the vulnerable.

The facility is expected to house at least 20 individuals.

There are approximately 90 homeless people in Ocho Rios, and more than 100 across St. Ann.

Read More

Over 50 flights impacted by temporary closure of runway at Sangster airport

Homeless citizens of St. Ann now have a more suitable place to rest following the opening of a night shelter in Buckfield, Ocho Rios, yesterday.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, minister of local government Desmond McKenzie said while the resort town is known for tourist accommodations, facilities must also be put in place for members of the homeless population.

He said the facility, which should have been completed long ago, was built at a cost of $22m.

The minister said the facility, which is an extension of the Ocho Rios drop in centre, is another demonstration of the government’s care for the vulnerable.

The facility is expected to house at least 20 individuals.

There are approximately 90 homeless people in Ocho Rios, and more than 100 across St. Ann.

Read More