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Prime Minister to make announcement on use of plastics and Styrofoam in Jamaica; new financing initiative launched for farmers and; 6000 litres of chemical and hazardous waste disposed.

Rehabilitation of Cornwall Regional Hospital to be completed next year; Government seeks public input on National Identification and Registration Act regulations; and Junction Road in St. Mary to be opened for this weekend.

Prime Minister to meet with boards of public bodies under Science and Technology portfolio; Jamaica’s macro-economic indicators improving; and public urged to utilize reputable sources to share information with security forces.

Health Information System to be established this financial year; 3 pharmacies added to Public Private Sector Pharmacy Programme and; Prime Minister reiterates commitment to addressing corruption.

Health ministry advises public to reduce exposure to smoke; NIDS on track for implementation of pilot next year and Microcredit Act still high on government’s agenda.

Prime Minister to meet with Enterprise Team on Riverton City landfill divestment; NSWMA working to relocate persons living on Retirement landfill in St. James; and 6 million dollars set aside for islandwide drought mitigation activities.

Smoke from Riverton expected to significantly lessen by Tuesday; Health Ministry advises citizens near riverton to limit outdoor activity; and Government working to address landfill fires.

Work ongoing to put out Riverton fire; Senate gives green light for St. James State of Public Emergency extension and RGD and NIDS project team gear up for registration outreach session in St. Thomas.

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Prime Minister calls on world leaders to focus on 4 critical challenges to growth; Jamaica lauded on efforts to fight human trafficking and Rio Bueno Village expansion to benefit economy.

Jamaica to focus on single market aspect of the CSME, implementation of Disabilities Act remains a priority and sections of Black River to be closed in celebration of Black River Day.