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Security Forces effectively deployed in Zone of Special Operations in Mt Salem,  and Mandatory Evacuations during disasters to be enforced and KSAC Coordinating Relief Efforts for Hurricane Victims in the Region

Social Intervention Initiatives Underway in Mount Salem, Youth Ministry launches Charge Up Project and National Council on Drug Abuse embarking on a public education campaign to discourage ganja use among teens.

World Bank technical team to visit Jamaica this week; fifteen hundred JPs to be trained this year and NEPA working to update provisional development orders by next march

Chinese State Councillor makes one day visit to Jamaica, Mt Salem to benefit from Mobile Justice Services, and ICT Steering Committee established for education sector.

Transport Minister addresses disruption of air services, Foreign Affairs Ministry Monitoring DACA activities and members of the public urged to practice proper storage of pesticides.

News Recap September 4-8

News Recap September 4-8

Planning advanced for Craft Development Institute; JAMPRO delegation attending Toronto Film Festival, and Travelers urged to declare all agriculture produce being brought into the island.

Medicinal plants to be grown on mined out bauxite lands; Government agencies receive gender equality certification; and community services fair to be staged in Mount Salem, St. James.

IDB lauds Jamaica for macro-economic stability efforts, 698 million earmarked for infrastructure improvement works at primary and secondary schools island-wide and Government on track to resolving challenges affecting Cornwall Regional hospital.

DBJ’s Credit Enhancement Fund boosted; Drug treatment courts get support; and planning advanced for establishment of Ms Lou Square.

Government lends support to hurricane affected counties, Pesticides Control Authority urges caution with pesticide use and nomination period extended for National Youth Awards for Excellence.