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Approximately 39,000 students to sit GSAT this week, new police station to be built in Portland, and spray patching work to begin in five parishes next week.

Over 6 million collected for Walkers Place of Safety; National Works Agency wins title of PCJ 2017 GOJ Energy Champion Competition and re-established Walkers Place of Safety will offer expanded services.

123 persons taken into custody during enhanced security measures in St. Catherine; business hours adjusted in St. Catherine North police division; and greater social inclusion for persons with disabilities.

Prime Minister expresses confidence in new police commissioner, Government taking strategic approach to fighting crime and National Service corps to play a key role in State of Public Emergency in St. Catherine North.

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Parliament approves second Supplementary Estimates, Caribbean Centre for Educational Planning to help strengthen education system and Sports Ministry working to increase access to sporting facilities for persons with disabilities.

Prime Minister lauds Jamaica Grain and Cereal Limited, Public urged to support National Quality Policy; and Refurbished National Aquatic Centre Reopens.

Government strengthens oversight of financial sector; manufacturing sector targeted for growth initiatives, and St. Catherine community gets police post. The news in detail after the break.

JCF launches new crime fighting app, upgrades to National Stadium and other public sporting facilities to be done with special consideration for persons with disabilities and Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton, hails LASCO for new low-sugar products.

National Security Ministry launches Jamaica Eye CCTV network, second supplementary estimates tabled in parliament and Government taking steps to increase student loan repayment.

Finance Minister announces plans to establish Micro Stock exchange, Montego Bay avoids another catastrophic flooding incident and upgrading of Santa Cruz traffic system scheduled for today.