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JCC Urges Ministry to Use Increased Funds for Parish Council Road Repairs
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JCC Urges Ministry to Use Increased Funds for Parish Council Road Repairs

From Jamaica Observer · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Jamaica Council of Churches (JCC) has urged the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation to ensure that increased allocations are used to repair roads in parish councils.
  • JCC President Rev. Dr. Gary Welsh stated that the council is monitoring the situation and expects transparency in the use of funds.
  • The JCC also called for a review of the current road maintenance system to identify inefficiencies and improve accountability.

The Jamaica Council of Churches (JCC) is calling on the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation to ensure that newly allocated funds are effectively used to address the deteriorating state of roads managed by parish councils. JCC President Rev. Dr. Gary Welsh emphasized the council's commitment to monitoring the use of these resources.

Welsh stated that the JCC expects transparency and accountability in how the increased financial allocations are disbursed and utilized for road repairs. The council views this as a critical step towards improving infrastructure and ensuring that public funds serve their intended purpose for the benefit of communities.

We are watching the situation very closely.

— Rev. Dr. Gary WelshThe JCC President stated the council is monitoring the use of funds allocated for road repairs.

Furthermore, the JCC has advocated for a comprehensive review of the existing road maintenance system. This review aims to identify systemic inefficiencies and weaknesses, paving the way for improvements that will enhance the overall effectiveness and accountability of road upkeep across the island. The council believes that a more robust system is necessary to tackle the persistent challenges of road maintenance.

We are expecting that the increased allocations will be used for the betterment of the roads in the parish councils.

— Rev. Dr. Gary WelshThe JCC President expressed expectations for the use of increased funding for road repairs.
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