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Ministerial Orders governing plastic ban gazetted, May Pen and Negril Fire Stations being improved and NWC seeks funding for projects to expand water supply in Kingston

Members of the National Commission on Violence to be announced in short order; NWC to construct additional water treatment plant in St. Catherine; and social housing component of HOPE Programme to be implemented this year. The news in detail after the break.

The Government says is moving ahead with the plastic ban, despite calls for an extension on the implementation date of the new policy.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has donated 1 million dollars to support the various programmes of the Mustard Seed Communities.

News Recap December 24 - 28, 2018

News Recap December 24 - 28, 2018

Jamaica set for record tourism earnings, justices of the peace get training and BOJ reports increased demand for local currency.

Cuba eye care programme extended, Walk-in Museum to be built in downtown Kingston; and Jamaica and Japan agree on tax convention.

Job descriptions for Cabinet Ministers to be compiled and made public; Jamaica Fire Brigade urges extra pre-caution during festive season and police warns persons to be on the lookout for stolen produce

Major work on 6 legacy projects to be completed in this fiscal year, more businesses downtown looking to go cashless and Access to Information Unit helping to keep government accountable.

News Recap

News Recap