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NAIROBI, Kenya (AFP) — Kenya began administering the first dose of a groundbreaking HIV prevention drug in a Nairobi slum on Thursday. Lenacapavir, ta...
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MPs demand answers over ‘mind-boggling’ NWC bills
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February 26 12:18 AM
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US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
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US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
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February 26 12:12 AM
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As Washington softens oil embargo, Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat
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As Washington softens oil embargo, Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat
February 26 12:11 AM
As Washington softens oil embargo, Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat
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Caribbean Flavours Take Centre Stage at Jamaica Food and Drink Festival 2026
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Caribbean Flavours Take Centre Stage at Jamaica Food and Drink Festival 2026
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WATCH: McKenzie warns of higher litter fines
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WATCH: McKenzie warns of higher litter fines
February 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie says fines under the Litter Act will be increased for perso...
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McKenzie condemns Denham Town shooting which claims life of 3-y-o
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McKenzie condemns Denham Town shooting which claims life of 3-y-o
Kingston West MP offers $600,000 bounty
February 21, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Kingston West Member of Parliament Desmond McKenzie is condemning the brutal gun attack in Denham Town in his constituency on Satu...
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Shelters across Jamaica to be improved
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Shelters across Jamaica to be improved
January 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Shelters across Jamaica are to be improved as the Government moves to strengthen national disaster preparedness ahead of the upcomin...
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WATCH: No evictions planned at Petersfield High shelter, says Minister McKenzie
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WATCH: No evictions planned at Petersfield High shelter, says Minister McKenzie
December 31, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Local Government and Community Development Minister Desmond McKenzie has dismissed as “false and mischievous” claims that the ...
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Emergency work to begin immediately at the Westmoreland Infirmary
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Emergency work to begin immediately at the Westmoreland Infirmary
December 8, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, says emergency work is to begin immediately at the Westm...
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Westmoreland residents given until the end of December to vacate Petersfield High School shelter
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Westmoreland residents given until the end of December to vacate Petersfield High School shelter
December 4, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Despite residents of Petersfield who sought refuge at the Petersfield High School, claiming that they have nowhere to go and t...
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McKenzie fast-tracking temporary facility to replace Trelawny Infirmary
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McKenzie fast-tracking temporary facility to replace Trelawny Infirmary
BY HORACE HINES Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 1, 2025
FALMOUTH, Trelawny — The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development is moving to establish a temporary home for inmates of the Trelawny In...
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National clean-up exercise to begin next week, starting in Westmoreland — McKenzie
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National clean-up exercise to begin next week, starting in Westmoreland — McKenzie
November 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government will launch a national clean-up exercise next week, beginning in Westmoreland, Minister of Local Government and Com...
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McKenzie saddened by Falmouth’s devastation
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McKenzie saddened by Falmouth’s devastation
BY HORACE HINES Observer writer 
November 10, 2025
FALMOUTH, Trelawny — Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond Mckenzie summed up the state of Falmouth’s infrastructure followi...
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‘No one must be turned back from shelters’ — McKenzie
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‘No one must be turned back from shelters’ — McKenzie
October 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie has made an appeal to shelter managers, parish disaster co...
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‘Melissa baby’ delivered safely amid hurricane conditions — McKenzie
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‘Melissa baby’ delivered safely amid hurricane conditions — McKenzie
October 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Amid the battering winds and heavy rains of Hurricane Melissa, a baby was safely delivered under emergency conditions on Tuesday. ...
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Minister McKenzie confirms severe damage to St James
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Minister McKenzie confirms severe damage to St James
October 29, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Desmond McKenzie, says St James suffered extensive damage due to the passage o...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Over 6,000 people in 382 shelters, says McKenzie
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#EyeOnMelissa: Over 6,000 people in 382 shelters, says McKenzie
…Minister concerned about low numbers in St Elizabeth
October 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Over 6,000 Jamaicans have taken refuge in 382 shelters in a bid to escape the ravages of Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, which has n...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Crane operators move to secure equipment ahead of Melissa
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#EyeOnMelissa: Crane operators move to secure equipment ahead of Melissa
October 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie is reporting that some construction companies and crane op...
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#EyeOnMelissa: McKenzie reiterates that hurricane shelters are safe spaces
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#EyeOnMelissa: McKenzie reiterates that hurricane shelters are safe spaces
October 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Hours before Hurricane Melissa is forecast to hit the island, bringing intense wind and rain, Minister of Local Government and Com...
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#EyeOnMelissa: McKenzie urges Jamaicans to heed warnings as Hurricane Melissa nears
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#EyeOnMelissa: McKenzie urges Jamaicans to heed warnings as Hurricane Melissa nears
October 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With Hurricane Melissa drawing closer to Jamaica, citizens are being urged to take the threat seriously and follow all official in...
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Over 800 shelters inspected as Jamaica braces for Tropical Storm Melissa —McKenzie
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Over 800 shelters inspected as Jamaica braces for Tropical Storm Melissa —McKenzie
October 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Desmond McKenzie says Jamaica is prepared for the possible impact of Tropical S...
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WATCH: ‘I’m not going to be bullied,’ says McKenzie amid claims that funds are being withheld from councillors
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WATCH: ‘I’m not going to be bullied,’ says McKenzie amid claims that funds are being withheld from councillors
October 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie has pushed back against allegations that funds are being wit...
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Desmond McKenzie to receive OJ for four decades of public service
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Desmond McKenzie to receive OJ for four decades of public service
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In recognition of more than four decades of service to the people of Jamaica, Minister of Local Government and Community Developme...
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Gov’t committed to strengthening services for the homeless
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Gov’t committed to strengthening services for the homeless
October 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, has affirmed the Government’s commitment to strengthenin...
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McKenzie mourns the death of PNP councillor Patrick Forrester
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McKenzie mourns the death of PNP councillor Patrick Forrester
September 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Desmond McKenzie, is paying tribute to the life and work of the late councillo...
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We will never surrender Jamaica to the PNP, declares McKenzie… again
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We will never surrender Jamaica to the PNP, declares McKenzie… again
Sugar Ray Thomas, Observer Online writer 
August 31, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica -- Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Deputy Leader Desmond McKenzie says the Andrew Holness-led government has done "wonders" for Jamai...
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