GOJ Min 2 March 14

Jamaica has welcomed approximately two million visitors for the first half of 2019, earning 2 billion US dollars in revenue.

The Jamaica Constabulary Force, JCF, is reporting a steady decline in homicides across western parishes since April.

Immediate Past President of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce, Larry Watson says the ongoing States of Emergency in the country could boost consumer and business confidence in the economy.

The National Child Diversion Programme, which aims to reduce the number of children in conflict with the law and exposed to the formal criminal justice system, will be fully rolled out by November this year.

The Agriculture Ministry through the Rural Agricultural Development Authority RADA, will be providing direct assistance to farmers, valued at 15 million dollars, to provide relief from current drought conditions.

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Fayval Williams, says the reconvening of the Jamaica Energy Council will ensure the sustainable development of the country’s energy sector.