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On today’s edition of Sports Spotlight, Government revamps protocol for financing local federations; and Social Development Commission launches 2019 National Community T20 Cricket Competition.

Government has received a 140 million US dollar loan from the World Bank, to help boost the country’s resilience against natural-disaster risks, support human-capital development, and strengthen the country’s social safety net.

Prime Minister, Andrew Holness says Jamaica has not given any commitments to the United States Government, to participate in any activity designed to change the current Government in Venezuela.

A new weather radar is to be installed at the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, to enhance the agency’s ability to effectively monitor weather patterns. Set for completion by summer next year, the installation forms part of the Climate Data Project being implemented by the Planning Institute of Jamaica PIOJ.

Government to spend 295 million dollars on Bodles Research Station Redevelopment; and Farmers urged to join reputable organisations.

Beaches islandwide to be improved, New Weather Radar to be installed and Tourism Workers’ Pension Bill tabled.

Mixed views on imposition of State of Emergency; Prime Minister addresses recent meeting with US President Donald Trump; and Laparoscopic surgeries now offered by the Southern Regional Health Authority.

As part of efforts to engage Jamaicans in the discussions surrounding climate change, social advocacy organization PANOS Caribbean is partnering with the Government to take a more edutaining approach to the issue. The Voices for Climate Change Education initiative aims to help people build resilience in their homes and communities.

Incarcerated persons are being given a second chance at life through various rehabilitation programmes geared towards personal and professional development. This in an effort to create safer communities and a more productive Jamaica. Today we share some of the initiatives being undertaken at the St. Catherine Adult Correctional Facility, located in the heart of the old capital – Spanish Town.