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Jamaica to adopt universal national health fund policy; Cabinet approves legislation to strengthen role of JPs and culture minster calls for support for heritage month activities.

NHT Announces the Expansion of Its Private Developers Programme, Senate Approves Agricultural Credit Bill and Prime Minister reaffirms government’s commitment to free health care policy.

News Recap October 2-6

News Recap October 2 - 6

Prime Minister says government remains committed to building Montego bay bypass, Cabinet Approves Amendments to Poor Relief Act and JCF to roll out three mobile applications as part of modernization efforts.

Business interests urged to increase exports to China, Jamaica to commemorate Cyber Awareness Month in October and 150 District Constables to be recruited within JCF.

Parliament begins debate on MOCA Bill, JDF Receives 4 Auxiliary Vessels and 50,000 Culture Passports to be Distributed Island-wide.

Licensing Authority board to be named next week, Finance Ministry reports improvements in voluntary tax compliance rates and Cabinet approves National Youth Policy.

160 million dollars collected to date under Traffic Ticket Amnesty, Cess to be imposed on imported Coffee Beans and improved results for grade four literacy and numeracy tests.

Health Minister, close to 300 girls receive HPV vaccine on first day, 80 million dollars earmarked to boost output of coffee farmers and the Government’s Regional Housing Conference slated for later this month.

Procurement of scanning equipment for ports to begin in a matter of weeks; Public Sector organizations receiving fewer audit queries and Finance Minister reiterates need for increased productivity across all sectors.

HPV vaccination programme rolled out in highs schools; comprehensive public sector transformation plan being finalised and Jamaica to pursue sustainable economic growth through logistics sector.