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PIOJ reports decline in poverty rate; Government reiterates commitment to improving living standards and Justice Sector to undergo infrastructural improvements.

Economy grows in first quarter of 2018, Stimulation plus early childhood institution expanded and Justice Minister reporting all judgement debts settled.

Inflation projected to fall below 4-6 per cent target, increased foreign exchange trading among authorised dealers and cambios; and Education Minister calls for private sector support for Ramps in Schools programme.

Education Ministry to re-introduce truancy programme in schools, amendments being proposed to rent restriction act and offender classification system bearing fruit.

Labour Day to mark start of ramps in school programme, Justice Ministry to acquire more mobile units and ramps to be built in 130 schools on Labour Day.

News Recap

News Recap

Debt to GDP ratio projected to dip below 100%; Oversight Committee formed for Parliament design competition and electronic offender case management system to be implemented this financial year.

5000 new homes to be built in Kingston; Cyber academy to be established; and Government to build homes for the indigent.The news in details after the break.

Healthcare delivery to be improved through the use of technology; Water Shop Opens in Marlie Hill, Manchester and design competition for new parliamentary building, launched. The details after the break.

New Kingston to be declared Jamaica’s first smart city; Tawes Pen Sewage System to be relocated; and 750 students to benefit from PCJ internship programme.

Government and Jamaica Teachers Association conclude wage negotiations, more off-grid communities to receive solar power and Technology advancement programme to be expanded.