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Ministry of Local Gov't & Rural Development is responsible for the portion of the Government's role which speaks to acting as the agent of local development

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Here’s a look back at the final handover on November 1.

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The last leg of the 2026 Cross Island Run was one for the books! After almost two weeks of relaying the messages across the island, they finally made their way into the hands of the respective individuals who’d be tasked with delivering them at the National Church Service.

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The team from the Ministry@nepajamaica St Thomas Municipal Corporation stopped by Seaforth High School on their World Town Planning School tour to impart some knowledge to students about planning and its importance to the overall development and sustainability of our country.

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Here’s a highlight from that event as the baton was handed over to Kingston and St Andrew. “Local Government: Your Voice, Your Community”

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We’re still celebrating Local Government and Community Month. The team from the Portmore Municipal Corporation, the @sdcjamaica and the runners, showed up and showed out for their leg of the 2026 Cross Island Run.

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At National Church Service for Local Government and Community Month Hon. Delroy Williams took the opportunity to called on the church to lift up the Local Government fraternity and its practitioners in prayer so that we can continue to effectively fulfill our mandate.

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accepted a courtesy call from the Bloomberg Harvard University Leadership Initiative Delegation to discuss matters relating to local governance, the Ministry’s institutions and their impact on the vulnerable population.

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On Thursday, Nov 5, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mrs Marsha Henry Martin, His Worship the Mayor of Kingston, Cllr Andrew Swaby and officers from the Kingston Poor Relief Department and the Social Development Commission

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The track and field coach for the institution, Mr Dean Tomlin said it was a pleasure to support the initiative, as community involvement is one of the best way to keep youngsters engaged and out of trouble. #localgovatwork #youthempowerment #localgovernmentandcommunitymonth

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On the Manchester to Clarendon leg of the 2026 Cross Island Run, athletes from the Bellefield High School used the activity as a training opportunity.

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Next up, is the opening of the Trelawny Adult Residential Care Facility scheduled for November 19 where Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, will be the guest speaker.

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Our Local Government and Community Month activities are off to a successful start, and so, Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie wants to thank all of the participants of the Cross Island Run and the Transformed Life Church

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for their impact and their support. As the activities continue, he also implores the public to join in on the celebration.

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Today we share part Two (final) of our feature on the Municipal Police team. Watch as they explain and demonstrate another set of their role and responsibilities at the Loc Authority.

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During his remarks, Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, commended the team from the church for stepping in to assist with psychosocial intervention for municipal employees following the passage of hurricane Melissa last year.

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Local Government and Community Month officially started yesterday (November 1) with our National Church Service at the Transformed Life Church.

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Earlier today, at our National Church Service for Local Government and Community Month, Hon. Desmond McKenzie highlighted our young Youth Mayor of Portmore, 11 years old Dre-Arianna Neil of Portsmouth Primary School.

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The ceremony is currently underway at the Transformed Life Church in Kingston. This year’s celebration is being guided by the theme, “Local Government: Your Voice, Your Community” #localgovatwork #localgovernment #yourvoice #yourcommunity

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After two weeks of being relayed across the island, the messages have been handed over to the respective officials who will be reading them during the Local Government and Community Month National Church Service marking the beginning of the month’s activities.

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On Sunday, November 1, 2026, the Ministry will begin its observance of Local Government and Community Month with its National Church Service. The ceremony will be at the Transformed Life Church located at 63 Hagley Park Road, Kingston 10 beginning at 11:30AM.