JCF to receive enhanced security tools, Police to get largest allocation in upcoming budget and environmental impact assessment to be done for plastic ban.
ODPEM to launch public Education Campaign on Disaster Risk Management act this year; BOJ issues almost 3 billion in currency for the last week in December; and Marlie Mount Primary to be taken off shift system
Over 700 million spent on infirmaries: ODPEM urges public to comply with evacuation orders; and Agriculture Ministry says local Romaine lettuce safe for consumption
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.
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