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Prime Minister says bilateral discussions with US Secretary of State fruitful; New road traffic act passed; and Special Early Retirement Programme a win-win for all parties. The news in detail after the break.

CARICOM Review Commission report tabled, Plans progressing for construction of new PICA Headquarters; and Ceremonial Opening of Parliament set for February 15. The news in detail after the break.

Tourism Ministry expecting 450 thousand Canadian visitors this year, HEART Trust/NTA signs agreement to provide skills training for the BPO sector and major clean-up exercise underway on Refuge Cay to save the country’s mangrove forests.

Commitment to fiscal discipline spurs Jamaica’s upgraded Fitch ranking; Stopover arrivals increase by 6.7%; and Government saves 150 million dollars under Energy Security and Efficiency Enhancement Project.

Justice Ministry to open additional parish justice centres; Restorative Justice Week 2018 to raise awareness on conflict resolution and Education Minister pledges support to eliminate the shift system at St James High School.

Prime Minister announces Bi-election date for St Andrew North – West constituency, reaffirms commitment to using EU funds effectively; and recipients of Government relief cheques urged to use funds wisely

News Recap January 29 - February 2

News Recap January 29 February 2

Finance Ministry signs grant funding agreement with the EU; St. James High opens new classroom block; and parents urged to help reduce adolescent smoking. The news in detail after the break.

Senate approves State of Emergency extension; Monument to police officers to be erected at national Police College; and environmental warden programme launched in schools.

IDs to be Provided for Persons Detained During State of Public Emergency, Education Ministry launches guidance counselling policy New Acting Chief Justice Calls For More Investment In Technology

Justice Bryan Sykes appointed Acting Chief Justice; Financial Investigations Division to become department of Government; and JCF Traffic and Highway Division to receive 53 bikes.