New road boosts Epworth’s climate, economic resilience
The almost 200 residents of Epworth are boasting of the newly rehabilitated 3.1 km road from Davis Town into the community and the influx of opportunities and resilience now being experienced.
It is a difference that was sparked thanks to the Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF), which provided some $1.8 million to the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) to finance the road rehabilitation.
Greenwich Town fisherman donates 100 Llbs of fish to Maxfield Park Children's Home
Fisherman Garth Bowers, alias 'Silva' of Greenwich Town, St Andrew, today delivered on his promise made last year by providing 100lbs of fish to the Maxfield Park Children's Home.
Bowers was the recipient of a 40-horsepower boat engine under the government's Integrated Community Development Project, which was implemented by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF).
JSIF Commended
The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) has been commended by Local Government and Rural Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, for the significant work being done by the organisation.
“This is one public entity that deserves honour and respect because of their commitment and the fact that they have delivered more than they have committed on many, many occasions,” the Minister said.
He was speaking recently at the official opening of the Yallahs Fire Station in St. Thomas by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.