Public sensitization campaign to be undertaken in two weeks so citizens can know councillors

A public sensitization campaign will be undertaken in the next 2 weeks, by the Local Government Ministry as part of the response to complaints from citizens that they do not know their councillors.

The announcement was made on Thursday by portfolio minister Desmond McKenzie while addressing the swearing in ceremony at the Trelawny Municipal Corporation.

Colin Gager has been returned as the chairman of the corporation and mayor of Falmouth.

Mr. Mckenzie noted that the public will be given a guide book which outlines the roles and functions of Local Government.

The minister said he will also champion the cause for councillors to be more accountable and transparent.

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JCSA gets support from regional partners to advance public sector compensation negotiations

A public sensitization campaign will be undertaken in the next 2 weeks, by the Local Government Ministry as part of the response to complaints from citizens that they do not know their councillors.

The announcement was made on Thursday by portfolio minister Desmond McKenzie while addressing the swearing in ceremony at the Trelawny Municipal Corporation.

Colin Gager has been returned as the chairman of the corporation and mayor of Falmouth.

Mr. Mckenzie noted that the public will be given a guide book which outlines the roles and functions of Local Government.

The minister said he will also champion the cause for councillors to be more accountable and transparent.

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Cause of Tuesday’s fire at Petrojam not yet ascertained; assessment of damages ongoing

A public sensitization campaign will be undertaken in the next 2 weeks, by the Local Government Ministry as part of the response to complaints from citizens that they do not know their councillors.

The announcement was made on Thursday by portfolio minister Desmond McKenzie while addressing the swearing in ceremony at the Trelawny Municipal Corporation.

Colin Gager has been returned as the chairman of the corporation and mayor of Falmouth.

Mr. Mckenzie noted that the public will be given a guide book which outlines the roles and functions of Local Government.

The minister said he will also champion the cause for councillors to be more accountable and transparent.

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Security forces increase monitoring of coastline amid concerns of fleeing Haitians

A public sensitization campaign will be undertaken in the next 2 weeks, by the Local Government Ministry as part of the response to complaints from citizens that they do not know their councillors.

The announcement was made on Thursday by portfolio minister Desmond McKenzie while addressing the swearing in ceremony at the Trelawny Municipal Corporation.

Colin Gager has been returned as the chairman of the corporation and mayor of Falmouth.

Mr. Mckenzie noted that the public will be given a guide book which outlines the roles and functions of Local Government.

The minister said he will also champion the cause for councillors to be more accountable and transparent.

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Assessment to be conducted today at Petrojam, in the wake of fire at refinery last evening

A public sensitization campaign will be undertaken in the next 2 weeks, by the Local Government Ministry as part of the response to complaints from citizens that they do not know their councillors.

The announcement was made on Thursday by portfolio minister Desmond McKenzie while addressing the swearing in ceremony at the Trelawny Municipal Corporation.

Colin Gager has been returned as the chairman of the corporation and mayor of Falmouth.

Mr. Mckenzie noted that the public will be given a guide book which outlines the roles and functions of Local Government.

The minister said he will also champion the cause for councillors to be more accountable and transparent.

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Warmington and Vaz spar over statements regarding resource allocation

A public sensitization campaign will be undertaken in the next 2 weeks, by the Local Government Ministry as part of the response to complaints from citizens that they do not know their councillors.

The announcement was made on Thursday by portfolio minister Desmond McKenzie while addressing the swearing in ceremony at the Trelawny Municipal Corporation.

Colin Gager has been returned as the chairman of the corporation and mayor of Falmouth.

Mr. Mckenzie noted that the public will be given a guide book which outlines the roles and functions of Local Government.

The minister said he will also champion the cause for councillors to be more accountable and transparent.

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Jury system to be reviewed following calls for its overhaul

A public sensitization campaign will be undertaken in the next 2 weeks, by the Local Government Ministry as part of the response to complaints from citizens that they do not know their councillors.

The announcement was made on Thursday by portfolio minister Desmond McKenzie while addressing the swearing in ceremony at the Trelawny Municipal Corporation.

Colin Gager has been returned as the chairman of the corporation and mayor of Falmouth.

Mr. Mckenzie noted that the public will be given a guide book which outlines the roles and functions of Local Government.

The minister said he will also champion the cause for councillors to be more accountable and transparent.

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PNP surprised that JLP is claiming victory in election

A public sensitization campaign will be undertaken in the next 2 weeks, by the Local Government Ministry as part of the response to complaints from citizens that they do not know their councillors.

The announcement was made on Thursday by portfolio minister Desmond McKenzie while addressing the swearing in ceremony at the Trelawny Municipal Corporation.

Colin Gager has been returned as the chairman of the corporation and mayor of Falmouth.

Mr. Mckenzie noted that the public will be given a guide book which outlines the roles and functions of Local Government.

The minister said he will also champion the cause for councillors to be more accountable and transparent.

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New Mayors expected to be sworn in next Thursday

A public sensitization campaign will be undertaken in the next 2 weeks, by the Local Government Ministry as part of the response to complaints from citizens that they do not know their councillors.

The announcement was made on Thursday by portfolio minister Desmond McKenzie while addressing the swearing in ceremony at the Trelawny Municipal Corporation.

Colin Gager has been returned as the chairman of the corporation and mayor of Falmouth.

Mr. Mckenzie noted that the public will be given a guide book which outlines the roles and functions of Local Government.

The minister said he will also champion the cause for councillors to be more accountable and transparent.

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Warmington apologises for comments about withholding funds from duly elected PNP Councillor; JLP describes Warmington’s comments as reprehensible

A public sensitization campaign will be undertaken in the next 2 weeks, by the Local Government Ministry as part of the response to complaints from citizens that they do not know their councillors.

The announcement was made on Thursday by portfolio minister Desmond McKenzie while addressing the swearing in ceremony at the Trelawny Municipal Corporation.

Colin Gager has been returned as the chairman of the corporation and mayor of Falmouth.

Mr. Mckenzie noted that the public will be given a guide book which outlines the roles and functions of Local Government.

The minister said he will also champion the cause for councillors to be more accountable and transparent.

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