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1st phase of Houses of Parliament competition almost complete, redevelopment of Trelawny multi-purpose stadium to contribute to sports tourism and local universities encouraged to invest in science.

Government moves to extend State of Public Emergency in Kingston and St. Andrew, divestment process for Wigton Wind Farm far advanced and NWA begins second phase of works along Christian Pen main road in St. Catherine.

Clarendon Municipal Corporation calls emergency meeting to address recent flooding; Justice Centres coming on stream; and Social Security Ministry working to increase number of NIS contributors.

Prime Minister welcomes plans for global academic city; Technology ministry calls for increased cyber security among Jamaicans and WiMAC to introduce students to careers in robotics.

More Early childhood institutions certified; Public urged to apply for rural hackney carriage licenses; and Prime Minister reiterates call for more private sector investments.

Third State of Emergency comes to Kingston; Caribbean Moves initiative launched and United Nations leaders urged to commit to peaceful coalitions.

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Prime Minister Andrew Holness calls for embargoes on Cuba to be lifted, Government to speed up pension disbursements; and all fishermen rescued by Colombian Coast Guard returned home.

Cabinet Approves Russian Visa Waiver, May Pen Hospital accepting emergency cases only until October 1, and Sexual harassment bill to be tabled by year end.

Standard and Poors adjusts Jamaica’s economic outlook from stable to positive; more court cases being completed and; work to start on Naggo Head Technology Park soon.