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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.

Westbound Carriageway on Washington Boulevard Closed, New Commissions Act to be Brought to Parliament and Agriculture Ministry to acquire additional tractors.

Prime Minister meets delegation from US International Development Finance Corporation; 78 new COVID-19 cases recorded and mining communities to benefit from over $60 million.

Reconfiguration work on seating in Gordon House to begin next week, Labour Ministry signs MOU with household workers union and Prime Minister commends JN Group for opening new branch in the UK.

Health Ministry to procure drug to treat COVID-19, ZoSos extended for 60 days; and Second Supplementary estimates approved for 2020/21.

JAMPRO’s Export Max II generates 213.4% in sales, farmers urged to take advantage of REDI initiative and National Water Commission undertaking customer satisfaction survey.