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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.

Jamaica’s economic outlook remains positive; Salada Foods invests 200 million dollars in coffee farming sector; and Government in discussions with investors over operation of Monymusk Sugar Factory.

inflation rate back on target; Commerce Minister supports establishment of Jamaica Social Stock Exchange; and Health Ministry endorses use of cannabis and related products for medicinal purposes.

Wigton Windfarm to be listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, Transport Ministry to create taxi locator app and upgraded beach opens in St Thomas.

Aviation activities at Vernamfield to start next year, St Ann’s Bay Hospital receives ultrasound machine; Ministry of Finance establishes Financial Deepening group.

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Stadium East to get new synthetic track; Government to accelerate zinc fence removal project; and Public Sector workers lauded for contribution to positive performances in 2017-18 Global Competitiveness Report.

Prime Minister meets with National Works Agency, FLOW and China Harbour to resolve road work issues, Security Ministry to collaborate with social intervention agencies to transform communities and CPFSA to host candle light vigil.

IMF Deputy Secretary appointed Chief Fiscal Advisor, Jamaica Tourist Board launches new website; and work to begin on Friendship Phase 2 Housing Development.