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Government developing new safeguards against money laundering, JCF to employ more high tech solutions for tackling crime; and over 50 farmers register with JDAT Investor Circle initiative.

Prime Minister urges tech savvy youth to enter agriculture, 500 million US dollars saved under grow what you eat campaign; and 80 more Jamaicans employed under Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme.

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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.