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More hotel rooms are being constructed on the island, and when complete they are expected to bring in some 5 billion US dollars in revenue over the next 5 years. We tell you all about it on this week’s Tourism Round Up.

Post and Telecoms Department unveils Jamaica 60 commemorative stamp, Mid-Clarendon and Rio Cobre declared irrigation areas and Children Complete Early Stimulation Programme Curriculum.

Farmers encouraged to make early preparations for natural and other disasters.

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.