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Robust security measures in place for National Identification System; National Security ministry wrapping up pilot project for electronic tagging of inmates; and Lady Cooke accorded official funeral.

Roll out of National Identification System to begin next year, One hundred District Constables to join the Jamaica Constabulary Force, and HOPE participants to be placed in the public sector.

No Confirmed Case of Cholera in Jamaica, Over 200 Juveniles on Remand to Benefit from New Rehabilitation Programme and Work Progresses on Global Immigration Card for Jamaicans living overseas.

Ministry of Health exploring public/private partnership for the construction of housing for health workers, over 1,500 young people register for training under Government’s HOPE Programme and Ministry of Education urging high school principals to adhere to school support policy regarding voluntary

Clarendon parish council to implement emergency recovery strategies following flood rains, Tourism Ministry commits to support crime fighting efforts and two government commissioned statues for athletes on course for delivery this year.

Government developing regulations governing interactive and online gaming, Nominations open for Prime Minister’s National Youth Awards for Excellence and test results for cholera bacteria expected tomorrow evening

Flash flood warning discontinued for several parishes, Jamaicans in the Diaspora contribute close to 200 thousand US dollars to education sector and joint select committee review of Zones of special operations bill to be completed next week.

News Recap June 12-16

News Recap June 12-16

Jamaica Welcomes 1 Millionth Visitor This Week; Processing of court cases strengthened; and Government to review financing of Tertiary Education.

JDF Opens News Training Institute, Government to Roll out NFIS Education Campaign and Public invited to make submissions to Zones of Special Operations Bill.

Government will seek to preserve human rights while implementing tougher anti-crime measures, CaPRI to conduct Study on value of Diaspora to Jamaica’s development and CPR Week is June 18 to 24.