JIS Midday News – March 02, 2023
Ministry of Health signs contract to implement Electronic Health Records System; 7 billion dollars allocated for water infrastructure projects; and study tour of STEM Academies in the United Kingdom
Ministry of Health signs contract to implement Electronic Health Records System; 7 billion dollars allocated for water infrastructure projects; and study tour of STEM Academies in the United Kingdom
Government remaining cautious in management of the economy, 770 million earmarked for Security Strengthening Project, and Jamaica Constabulary Force welcomes over 200 new Recruits.
Jamaica to strengthen bilateral ties with Dominican Republic, Educational Institutions Urged to Appoint Data Protection Officers and Parents Being Targeted in Fight Against Child Labour.
Jamaica to discontinue visa-free transit for Cubans, Short term prospects for economy remain positive and Construction on New Westmoreland Police Divisional Headquarters to begin in new financial year.
Jamaica’s financial system remains stable, Plant Quarantine Act revision almost complete and diverse opportunities expected from Montego Bay and Sitia connection.
Government allocates 50 million dollars for trucking water to drought affected areas, Agriculture Ministry working to export citrus and June plum and OPM subject of cyber-attack.
Jamaica extending trading certificates to 3 countries, Key Crime-Fighting Legislation Prioritized for Upcoming Parliamentary Year and Western Jamaica to receive New Shelter for Gender-Based Violence Survivors.
Prime Minister denies conflict of interest allegations, Agriculture Ministry to implement new online export support platform and Agro Parks production up by 230%.
Trillion Dollar Budget Tabled; States of Emergency Declared for Clarendon, St Ann, and Kingston Western Police Division and Jamaica and Greece To Strengthen Cooperation in Political Consultation.
Government to Continue Law Enforcement Modernization Efforts for upcoming financial year, Forty-nine school gardens have been established across the island and World Meteorological Organization calls for continued collaboration in region.
Essex Valley Agriculture Development Project underway; Road in Sommerset Manchester renamed Desmond Mckenzie Close and Prime Minister commends Sagicor Group on 2023 Sigma legacy run.
Legislation for electronic signatures for arrest warrants to be brought before parliament, Phase two of Bodles rehabilitation set to get underway and Bureau of Standards launches telemedicine standards
Prime Minister pays tribute to late Senator Delano Franklyn, 187 Person Charged for Firearms Act Breaches since last year, and Jamaica facing a Meteorological drought.
New Road rules aim to restore rule of law, Domestic crop production surpasses 8 hundred thousand tonnes in 2022 and TEF to conduct sensitization sessions across the island.
Jamaican companies secure contracts coming out of Guyana Trade Mission, Jamaica and Sierra Leone to strengthen cooperation in several areas; and Ceremonial Opening of Parliament to take place on February 14.
JCF reporting 31 percent drop in major crimes, Restorative justice being introduced in 500 schools and government outlines amendments to child restraint requirements under new Road Traffic Act.