McKenzie commits to improving garbage collection
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Minister of Local Goverment and Community Development Desmond McKenzie has committed to improving garbage collection in Jamaica.
The minister, speaking at the official launch of government property tax units at the Hi-Lo Supermarket in Port Maria, noted that the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has procured 11 new garbage trucks, which will arrive within the coming weeks. Additional trucks are also to be acquired at the end of June.
The units, according to McKenzie, will increase garbage collection to twice weekly instead of once per week.
McKenzie also announced that his ministry will be working assiduously with the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) to improve street lighting across the nation.
A meeting with the light and power company’s Chief Executive Officer, Kelly Tomblin, will be held shortly in that regard.
