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Jamaica to host energy summit in October 2019, 100 percent case disposal rate at St. Catherine Resident Magistrate’s Court and Culture Ministry donates a million dollars to Kingston Creative Project.

Government signs contingent credit facility with the IDB; Second National Cancer Treatment Centre opens, and JDF conducting investigations into cause of helicopter emergency landing.

Three Miles Bypass to be opened in short order; farmers urged to ramp up strategies to prevent an outbreak of the beet army worm pest and final draft of national health insurance plan being prepared for submission to cabinet.

Employers and workers encouraged to learn more about labour laws, affordable housing solutions for St. James; and Youth Mayor Recommendations to form part of Local Governance structure.

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Closed Harbour Beach in Mobay to be redeveloped; Occupational Safety and Health Bill now before Joint select committee; and 300 early childhood institutions to be certified.

Prime Minister encourages unemployed Jamaicans to get trained, Constant Spring Road Improvement Project 25 percent complete; and all infirmaries to get CCTV camera systems.

Government bans romaine lettuce imports from United States; Reduction in criminal cases for Easter Term; and farmers receive GLOBAL GAP certification.

Harsher penalties coming for crimes against children; pensions industry framework to be revised; Government developing mobile app to facilitate motor vehicle registration and fitness fee payments.

Economy grows by 1.9 percent; Government to upgrade school computers; and Health Ministry taking steps to tackle gender based violence.

Modernization of Customs legislation underway, Nutrition Products Limited to introduce new food item for schools; and NIS encouraging persons to apply for Special Anniversary pension.