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Special interest groups to be protected during NIDS rollout; Government moves to have farmers certified by GLOBAL G.A.P. and 130 million dollars spent on proper pesticide use training.

National Identification Registration Act passed in the House of Representatives, JDF soldiers expected to return from the Eastern Caribbean this week and National Baking Company lauded for its Balance Your Life campaign.

no mining in Cockpit Country Protected Area, government defines boundaries,  Ground to be broken for new 120 Megawatt LNG plant and more modern Court Infrastructure expected in two weeks.

Regulations implemented to boost Coffee Sector; Early Child hood Institutions to play a greater role in child development and Office of the Children’s Advocate launches Social Media Guide.

JCF establishes Road Safety Hub; Voluntary reports and testing for HIV increased and CPFSA and labour ministry sign child protection agreement.

Minister urges Caribbean nations to unite to fight crime, Health Minister calls for responsible sexual practices and National Youth Policy to focus on youth development.

News Recap November 13-17

News Recap November 13-17

IMF again commends government for commitment to fiscal discipline, Caribbean Maritime Institute opens Digital Innovation centre; and over 300 categories received for Prime Ministers Youth Awards for Excellence.

Caribbean Governments urged to focus on free movement of labour, Cane roads to be repaired; and Labour Ministry exploring new payment options for PATH beneficiaries.

Special Caribbean disaster bonds proposed by IMF; schools receive metal detectors, and Bauxite industry on growth path.

Economy set to grow by at least 1.5 percent in last quarter; 196 reports of multidrug-resistant organism infections in 2016; and tourism sector on track for record earnings.