Over $2M Spent on Public Sanitary Upgrades — McKenzie

Local Government Minister, Desmond McKenzie, says the government spent more than $200 million to upgrade public sanitary conveniences last year.

He was speaking at a ceremony on Thursday to open a public restroom in Junction, St. Elizabeth.

The minister, meanwhile, has dismissed criticism that the opening is an attempt to sway voters ahead of the next general election.

And, Minister McKenzie has instructed the local authorities to identify lands for the construction of a drop-in centre in Junction.

He was speaking at a ceremony on Thursday to open a public restroom in the town.

A drop-in centre provides basic services to accommodate street people and other vulnerable groups.

Minister McKenzie says the need for the centre in Junction is urgent.

Desmond McKenzie, Local Government Minister.