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Consumer affairs Commission to begin annual textbook survey at the end of July, Cabinet to review accountability framework provision for Zones of Special Operations Bill and Ministry of Economic growth and Job creation finalising Cay Management Policy.

Gov’t protecting Jamaica’s biodiversity, More fire trucks for the Jamaica Fire Brigade and Consumer Affairs Commission developing mobile app to boost consumer awareness

100 Residents in Norwood St. James get land titles, Senate passes special zones bill and First parish justice centre opened.

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News Recap August 3-7

PM says greater need to educate people on CARICOM, Government plan to decrease the number of shelters and Government says integrity commission will strengthen anti-corruption measures

Jamaica urged to strengthen commitment to UN Palermo Protocol; Prime Minister Holness in Grenada for CARICOM heads of Government meeting and Tourism Minister welcomes inaugural Eurowings Flight out of Germany.

Government Moving to establish the National Security Council in Law, Infrastructural Works completed on Breadnut Hill Primary School and FLA Extends licencing deadline to July 29.

House passes Bill to allow withdrawal from NHT for budgetary support, Health Ministry encourages parents to safeguard children from gastroenteritis and sugar re-packagers being encouraged to comply with new labeling standards.

More resources for security forces social intervention, 5000 youths benefit under CSJP 3 and PATH benefits to increase by 30 percent.

Parliament Passes Special Operation Zones Legislation, Education Ministry disburses first tranche of funds for upcoming school year and residents in Sugar Dependent Areas to get business start-up assistance