News Recap 1 March 12-16

IMF lauds Jamaica for successfully completing stand-by arrangement; Motorists urged to exercise caution at 3 miles intersection; and China invests over 2 billion dollars in Jamaica.

Major traffic ticket backlog cleared; breastfeeding laws being reviewed; and rainy weather expected over the weekend.

Government and China sign agreement for frozen lobster exports, business hours extension granted under Clarendon and St. Catherine states of emergency; and Services at Criminal Records Office temporarily suspended.

Government commits to maintaining fiscal discipline as IMF programme ends; electric vehicle policy being drafted and; Jamaica Energy Council re-established.

Schools told to desist in taking fingerprints of teachers, new solar plant to be commissioned and bridges at Portia Simpson Millar square complete.

Public urged to exercise caution when obtaining water for domestic use; Senate approves bill to increase outdated fines and NWA repairing Harvey River Roadway.