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Finance Minister says NIDS to help drive formal economy, Government signals plans to construct prison in central Jamaica and greater focus being placed on the expansion of Jamaica’s minerals sector.

Ground broken for 2.7 billion dollar power plant, Foreign Affairs Minister hails contribution of OAS to Jamaica; and ganja licensing process to be improved.

NIDs to help reduce identity theft; Athletes’ Development and Welfare Fund to be re-introduced in the upcoming fiscal year and BSJ launches new standard for electrical appliances.

Over 1 thousand athletes registered for insurance plan and Government and World Bank sign 15 million US dollar loan agreement.

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Government mulling sale of its JPS shares; 1000 unattached youths to receive IT training under new initiative; and General Post Office in Downtown Kingston to be closed temporarily.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness highlights the need for partnership between the executive and judiciary, new police station to be built in Port Antonio by 2020 and St. James residents give enhanced security measures positive feedback

Bryan Sykes Sworn-In as Chief Justice of Jamaica, Government supported day care centres to be rolled out; and members of the public urged to give up criminals for Lent.

30 million US dollars earmarked for NIDS electronic platform; Technology to drive thrust to improve ease of doing business in Jamaica; and Health Minister endorses Nursing Now campaign.

Chief Justice to be sworn in on Thursday, Lane restrictions for Spanish Town road and Semi-finalist for Tourism Service Excellence Awards announced.

News Recap 2 Feb 19-23