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Over 200 persons trained in domestic violence intervention strategies, jobs increasing in Film Industry; and Tertiary Students Urged to help advance Jamaica.

New data protection bill to be tabled in Parliament; National Children’s Summit to be staged Wednesday, and Jamaica to host screenwriter’s residency programme.

Prime Minister encourages private sector investment; Mountainside residents get electricity; and Agriculture Ministry dismisses sugar shortage reports.

Design for GovNet network completed; JAMPRO to publish filming guide; and Real Estate Board/Commission of Strata Corporations (REB/CSC) seeking oversight of gated communities.

67 percent of CSEC candidates obtain passes; National Security Ministry negotiating with supplier for introduction of electronic monitoring bracelets; and public urged to wear protective gear when looking at partial eclipse.

News Recap August 14-18

News Recap August 14-17

Western Regional Health Authority to begin disciplinary proceedings against culpable persons in Sav-La- Mar paediatric ward incident; Jamaica Constabulary Force and university of the West Indies ink MOU; and Wigton Windfarm to train persons in renewable energy technologies.

Written submissions invited on proposed plastic ban; Game bird hunting season begins; and Agriculture Minister lauds Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit.

Jamaica records highest ever employment figures; Math Teachers to receive specialized training; and Marcus Garvey honoured.

Transport Minister seeks meeting with North/South highway toll operators; Child Development Agency launches new case management software; and increased rainfall expected this weekend.

National Security Minister to discuss Constabulary Force Act amendments with Police Federation; business and personal loans on the rise; and road repair programme underway in St. Elizabeth.