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Tourism sector projected to earn 3.7 billion dollars in 2019; Jamaica moves up Human Development Index and 2019 Reproductive Health Survey results to be released next year.

Prime Minister urges ACP Governments to engage private sector to address poverty; DBJ to on-lend 5 billion dollars to MSMEs over the next 12 months and more direct flights between South America and Jamaica.

Permanent traffic changes for Mandela Highway and Six miles, Prime Minister in Kenya for ACP summit and government looking to expand Bustamante hospital for children.

Research for Wellness fund launched; local cannabis industry players closer to transacting business in the United States; and Government looking to develop Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex in St. James.

Work advanced on Closed Harbour Beach project, Cannabis Licensing Authority issues 50th licence; and Education Ministry to partner with JTA on Emotional Intelligence Programme.

Prime Minister hands over 52 homes in Westmoreland; Government calling for increased private sector investment in agriculture sector; and contract signed for implementation of shared services in public sector.

Contract signed for public sector compensation review; National Infant and Young Child Feeding Network launched; and Ward Theatre to be reopened late 2020.

New Sexual Harassment policy being drafted for Edna Manley College; Parents urged to protect children from forced labour; and Jamaica re-elected to serve on IMO council.

Cabinet approves 13-member Medical Council, City and Guilds to Provide students with Digital Certificates, and PIOJ takes dialogue development series to St. Ann.

Three more hospitals certified baby friendly, just over 30 schools to be removed from the shift system and paving works to continue along Constant Spring Road.