Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has lauded the Social Development Commission (SDC) as a cornerstone of national development and a “shining example” within the Ministry.
The Minister also praised the agency for being one of the most transparent and accountable organisations in the country.
Mr. McKenzie was speaking at the SDC’s inaugural National Staff Summit at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston, on Tuesday (May 6).
He highlighted the critical and multifaceted role the SDC has played in the Jamaican society.
In particular, he noted that the organisation was crucial in developing the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic a few years ago. Click here for the full story from JIS
