Major Stories

Mikael Phillips Says Urgent Fix Needed in Troy

10-year Member of Parliament for Manchester North Western, Mikael Phillips is again renewing his call for an urgent replacement of the Troy bridge which borders his constituency and Trelawny Southern. 

At the same time, he is calling for an increase in the constituency development fund which he says has remained at 20 million dollars since he first became Member of Parliament in 2012.

Meanwhile, Phillips is also joining the appeal for an increase in the constituency development fund, arguing that a decade later, nothing has changed.  He goes further to say that rural constituencies cannot be treated the same as urban constituencies. Watch the full report:

Watch more news: Verified and Delivered, News You Can Depend On – CVM TV

Recent Posts

PM Announces Launch of Community Consultation on Government’s SPARK Programme

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has revealed plans to include a consultative approach, involving community input,…

1 day ago

Jamaica to Establish First Gastronomy Academy at Montego Bay Convention Centre

During the opening of the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, Minister of…

2 days ago

Three Jamaicans named in West Indies T20 World Cup Squad

West Indies T20 World Cup Squad: Rovman Powell (c)Alzarri Joseph (vc)Johnson CharlesRoston ChaseShimron HetmyerJason HolderShai…

2 days ago

Horse Racing Industry Leaders Reach Consensus After Discussion with Finance Minister

Fifty key figures from various sectors within the horse racing industry, including jockeys, trainers, owners,…

2 days ago

EPOC Chairman Attributes GOJ Revenue Shortfall to Dip in Corporate Income Tax Collections

Keith Duncan, Chairman of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), revealed that the GOJ revenue…

3 days ago

Judge Ponders Bail Appeal for Murder Accused Jolyan Silvera

The People's National Party, PNP, politician, and land developer, who is a suspect in his…

3 days ago