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National Solid Waste Management Authority to acquire 100 new trucks in 2020, Government to utilize lands at the Bustamante Children’s Hospital and Special permits needed for fireworks.

Prime Minister says aviation upgrades to have a positive impact on the economy; Government to speed up farm road rehabilitation programme; and 18 bed hostel to be constructed at the Bustamante Hospital for Children.

Bank of Jamaica intervention in foreign exchange market working for small businesses, increased revenue expected from aviation and water disruptions in Westmoreland and St Elizabeth to be resolved today.

Ban on the local manufacture and distribution of polystyrene to come in effect tomorrow; NSWMA to launch composting campaign; and 200 MSME operators to be trained in business continuity planning.

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator Pearnel Charles Jr. says the Ministry will be partnering with the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development and other relevant stakeholders to develop a drought management committee. He says the committee will be a sub-committee of the integrated water resource management council and will be used to...

The temporary extension for party lock offs during the Christmas period may go longer than initially planned. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, says the Government is reviewing the short-term measure and will take a decision in the coming weeks. In the meantime, he is calling on party-goers and promotors to honor the terms of the extension efforts made...

Prime Minister donates one million dollars to Bustamante Children’s Hospital; Party goers reminded to abide by road code; and Public urged not to consume food items that have come in contact with rats.

Fire safety infrastructure to be improved, Tax Administration Jamaica introducing mandatory e-filing of income tax returns; and Bank of Jamaica reports 11.2 percent increase in currency circulation.

Jamaica Fire Brigade and JCF join calls for holiday vigilance, more water shops to be built and Local Government Minister commends work of the NSWMA.

Ministries of Economic Growth and Local Government partnering on drought mitigation strategy; NSWMA adds 50 tipper trucks to Christmas fleet; and parents urged to vigilant this holiday season.

Nursery in St Thomas Women’s Centre to be named in honor of Miss World 2019, Jamaicans urged to utilize tyre retreading company and Government announces activities for rural water supply for 2020.

Public urged to buy from reputable e-commerce platforms, Government mulls extension of new noise abatement cut off times; and Police offering free cash escort services.