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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.

News recap

News recap

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.

Work underway to Verify Cockpit country boundaries, UDC says Heroes Park Development will improve lives and Motorists advised to expect delays along Hagley Park Road starting tomorrow.

eGov testing NIDS electronic verification framework; Increased US dollar demand causing Jamaican dollar depreciation and; Government budgets 8 billion dollars for High schools for upcoming academic year.

16,000 youth engaged in HOPE Youth Summer Programme this year, Jamaicans starting to accept National Identification System and Health fees set to increase for selected groups.

WINDALCO gets waiver of sanctions by US Government, Moody’s upgrades Jamaica’s credit rating from stable to positive and young people with disabilities employed under HOPE Summer Programme.