Ban Removal of New Admissions to Infirmaries Being Reviewed

Ban Removal of New Admissions to Infirmaries Being Reviewed

Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, says there has been deliberation on removing the absolute ban on new admissions to infirmaries across the island. Speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, October 26, Prime Minister Holness, noted that the moratorium on new...
McKenzie Breaks Ground for Rural Home Development

McKenzie Breaks Ground for Rural Home Development

The Local Government and Rural Development municipal social assistance programme is set to benefit one south St. Andrew resident is getting a new home after two months of waiting. On Wednesday, October 20, the Government officials broke ground on-site where her new...
Local Government Minister Announces Adjustment To Burial Ban

Local Government Minister Announces Adjustment To Burial Ban

The Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Desmond McKenzie, has announced an adjustment to the current two-week ban on burials. He says the burial and cremation of bodies will be allowed in the following cases: 1. Where the body is in an advanced state...