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News Recap December 11-15

Investigation underway at St. Thomas infirmary; PICA introduces drop box and courier service; and adequate supply of fruits and vegetables available to meet festive season demand

Government to roll out immigration amnesty in 2018, 47 foreign nationals awarded Jamaican citizenship and Transport Minister urges caution on the roads during festive season.

Global Resilience Centre to be established in Jamaica; Constant Spring Market to be sold; and steps taken to tackle Frosty Pod Rot disease.

Victims of Tivoli incursion to get compensation by year end; section of North coast highway closed; and Government hails Sugar Heritage Film Project.

100 early childhood institutions now certified, justice centre opens in Portland and sports equipment installed at Emancipation Park.

Public sector urged to drive economic growth, Consumers encouraged to utilize commercial back survey, and Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation to bolster security measures during festive season.

Divestment of Norman Manley International Airport to be complete by mid-2019, Senator Aubyn Hill appointed Executive Director of the Economic Growth Council and Consumer Affairs Commission secures over 8.8 million dollars in compensation for aggrieved consumers this fiscal year

Government to continue compulsory education for ages 3-18 years; Balaclava Health Centre officially reopened and government remains committed to expansion of BPO sector.

Private Sector encouraged to invest in economy; NIDS endorsed as crime prevention strategy, and Kingston becoming more inclusive for persons with disabilities.

New air traffic control tower at Sangster International to be fully operational by January 2018, JSIF commissions Water Supply System in Maggoty St. Elizabeth and 55 Firefighters Trained Under Hartsfield-AAJ MoU.

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