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New protocols for parties and outdoor events announced, plans underway for the roll-out of Jamaica Eye on the south coast and NWC clamping down on illegal connections in St Catherine.

Jamaica in a better position to keep COVID-19 infections lower than earlier projections, Tourism Ministry to roll out phase 2 of the REDI project and Government to deliver some 100 homes under its Indigent Housing Programme.

Entertainment sector to know their fate tomorrow regarding reopening; tourism ministry providing loan assistance for SMTEs; and work to start on Rio Cobre water treatment facility before year-end.

Health and Wellness ministry to spend over 700 million on COVID 19 response in July, Prime Minister opens Gayle Police Station and Multipurpose facility and TEF to distribute 500 COVID 19 kits to small tourism properties.

Jamaica welcomed over 35,000 tourists since borders were re-opened, Government taking steps to reduce attacks on law enforcement officers, and Labour and Social Security Ministry commissions new Mobile Units.

Government repatriates 19 non-nationals who test positive for COVID-19, Prime Minister Commissions New Liguanea Avenue Bridge and Education Ministry says all in place for CSEC and CAPE exams now underway.

Economy expected to rebound faster than last global recession, CSJP Case Management Model to be transferred to National Security Ministry and Section of Bog Walk Main Road To Be Closed.

Prime Minister recommends extension of DPP’s tenure; Government rolling out COVID-19 recovery plan and new companies now able to get Tax Compliance Certificate at Companies Office upon registration.

Health Ministry to retrofit 110 health facilities across the island, Government outlines boundaries for August Town ZOSO and Social intervention committee established for August Town.

ZoSo declared for August Town community, 3.8 billion spent on COVID-19 response to date; and SET and BEST Cash Initiatives extended to August.