On this week’s House Matters, Government tables Disaster Risk Management Policy; Amended Transport Authority Act passed and Electricity Net Billing Regulations piloted in the House.
A total of 6000 youngsters across the country will be engaged in gainful employment over a six-week period under the Government’s Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP).
The Board of Supervision in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development is working to make infirmaries places of dignity, where residents experience modern standards of care, and enhanced quality of life.
Development bank of Jamaica launches agricultural loan facility, Disaster Risk Management policy tabled in the Lower House; and e-Gov Jamaica to support efforts to curb indiscipline on the nation’s roads. The news in detail after the break.
Lower House approves reduction of import duty on electric vehicles, Tourism Minister welcomes opening of ROK hotel; and Female Athletes Commended for Performance At World Championships.
The Ministry of Justice, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Youth, is rolling out a National Restorative Justice Programme in schools across the country, in an effort to promote peaceful conflict resolution.
Rehabilitation work is expected to begin on the Maverley Park in St. Andrew later this month amenities to be installed at the park to mirror those in Emancipation Park, in New Kingston, including rainwater harvesting systems to be installed at the facility.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness says major plans in place for development of Downtown Kingston and Justice Minister says government moving to issue electronic warrants for motorists who breach the road traffic laws.
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