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Government Prioritising Distribution of Tablets, Education Stakeholders Encouraged to Embrace Technology, and Court Of Appeal To Reach Full Complement of Judges by 2021.

Government exploring multiple approaches to improve online access for students, Canada Lauds Jamaica for COVID-19 response and Open Court Sittings to resume as soon as possible.

National Infrastructure Repair Bill to Increase; new schools added to face-to-face classes pilot programme; and Public Sector workers receive Internal Audit Shared Services management training.

COVID recoveries recorded at residential healthcare facilities; Government aiming to generate 268 megawatts of renewable electricity by 2025; and NWA still clearing blocked roadways in Eastern parishes.

Work to clear main roads in eastern parishes continue, Jamaica Investment map launched and 10 million dollars donated to one tablet per child initiative.

Notice served on non-compliant residential healthcare facilities, relief package announced for fisherfolk, and Special Select Committee established to oversee process of making Portmore a parish.

Agriculture Ministry estimates 2 billion dollars in damage resulting from persistent rainfall, Police arrest more than 100 illegal party patrons and Health Ministry urging Jamaicans to remain vigilant against dengue fever.

Falmouth Field Hospital to be completed by month end, Local Government and Rural Development Ministry commits support for ODPEM, and Praedial Larceny Unit now has fulltime detective.

Three COVID-19 testing sites being set up in Cornwall Courts, St. James; new protocols for infirmary visits to be introduced; and Transport Authority extends deadline for new applicants to submit Police Records.

Severe weather alert still in effect, 126 new COVID 19 cases confirmed; and Single Window for Trade platform to be implemented on a phased basis.

Government committed to bringing crime and violence under control; COVID-19 Youth response programme to be unveiled; and 200 persons to receive National Honours and Awards on Monday.

Public urged to observe COVID-19 protocols over holiday weekend; Gov’t taking new approach to social intervention initiatives; and Road Safety Unit Developing virtual road safety test.