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Kingston Container Terminal to accommodate Larger Vessels, Public consultations on gated communities to begin this month; and HEART lauded for contributions to Jamaica’s workforce.

Projections for next three fiscal years included in the Budget; Laws being strengthened to tackle human trafficking; and, voluntary organizations urged to form youth arms.

Government to strengthen financial accountability and efficiency during new legislative year; PIOJ to finalise plans for second phase of pilot project on climate resilience and 466 million dollars allocated to construct new classrooms for secondary schools.

Government to provide additional housing solutions in Downtown Kingston; Water shortages to be alleviated in St. Catherine and Clarendon communities; and temporary accommodations for the homeless to be constructed.

Jamaica’s economy projected to grow by 2 percent, Government to spend 30 million dollars to renovate infant schools and Transport Ministry outlines plans for the new fiscal year.

News Recap February 12-23

News Recap February 12-16

Finance Minister welcomes growth report for the last quarter, Justice Sector to get special attention during upcoming fiscal year, and Debate on the Occupational Safety and Health OSH Bill begins in the House of Representatives.

National Identification and Registration Regulations to be tabled in Parliament by September, more programmes targeting unattached youth to come on stream this year and government investing 6 million dollars to improve student attendance.

Finance Minister tables 700 billion dollar estimates of expenditure, Crime Prevention High Priority for 2018/19 fiscal year and significant allocation to fight Frosty Pod Rot Cocoa Disease in 2018/19 budget

ZOSOs extended for another 60 days, Government signs 72 million contract to build Denham Town apartments and debate starts on the International Business Companies bill.

Development Bank of Jamaica provides 8 billion dollars in funding support to businesses, Port Authority of Jamaica expects BPO sector Boost and Jamaica to host FAO conference in Montego Bay.