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Enhanced COVID-19 measures for Manchester, Office of the Children’s advocate establishes 24-hour helpline, and today observed as International Day of Education.

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Arrangements made for tourists to receive COVID-19 tests; TAJ updating Income Tax Return Form and Senate passes micro-credit act.

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Government to rennovate JDF’s Newcastle Training Depot; Roads in St. Andrew to be closed over the weekend and; application period open for National Youth Parliament.

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Government has no plans to cut education budget; Health Minister urges private labs to report COVID-19 testing results; and UNICEF donates technological equipment to juvenile facilities.

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Jamaica increases compliance with Financial Action Task Force recommendations, Agriculture Ministry seeking partnerships with private sector to provide tractor services to farmers; and Paving works Underway along the Junction Road in St. Mary.

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Government congratulates new US Administration; COVID-19 mental health programme being strengthened and Public Investment Management Information System to be upgraded.

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Cabinet approves 104 million dollar contract for the Alternative Pathways for Secondary Education Programme project; third supplementary estimates reduced  by 3.5 billion dollars; and Rural Agricultural Development Authority receives equipment to support farmers.

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3 billion dollars budgeted for rollout of phase 1 of National COVID-19 vaccination plan, Fibre Optic Connections to be installed at several courts; and Transformation of Sporting Entities to be Finalized This Year.

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Cabinet to receive proposal to improve Cornwall hospital rehabilitation project; Pilot project allowing inmates at Horizon Correctional Centre to appear virtually for trial mention dates concluded; and Health and Sports Ministers meet to discuss the resumption of sporting activities.

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COVID-19 surveillance continues in Westmoreland, Government Working Towards Safe Resumption of Sports, and Millions earmarked for cleanup activities in St. James.

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Education Ministry receives shipment of laptops for PATH students; Industry Ministry rolling out National Quality Policy; and Free Wifi hotspot to be set up in Black River.

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Government set to build 70,000 housing solutions in 5 years; Savage Pen main road to be closed indefinitely; and Government guaranteeing public access to high-quality beaches.

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Prime Minister presents housing titles to Clarendon and St. Andrew residents, coding to be introduced in schools; and citizens urged to boost their earthquake preparedness as Jamaica marks Earthquake Awareness Month in January.

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Cabinet approves national COVID-19 vaccination plan; More labs approved for antigen COVID-19 testing; and Jamaica’s Consulate General for New York secures computers for local students.

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Amber HEART Coding Academy Launched, COVID Surveillance Activities Ramped Up In Manchester and St. Ann and Irrigation Commission Rolls Out Climate Change Mitigation Programme.

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