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Debate on building bill to begin tomorrow, 35 million dollars allocated for road repair in St. Thomas, and Government to boost Anti – Trafficking in Persons Campaign.

Jamaica to bid for more international sporting events, Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference Launched in Canada and NHF adds new drug for asthma.

Sexual Harassment Bill to go Before Legislation Committee, Prime Minister Opens New Trade Winds Citrus Production Facility and Parliament Pays Tribute to Dr. David Boxer and Colonel Charles Harris.

Planning Institute reports decrease in unemployment rate, Women’s Centre Gets 183 million dollar boost and hoteliers encouraged to buy locally produced goods and services.

Govt seeks new contract with Food for the Poor, Region Earns 27 Billion US dollars from Tourism and Accountant General’s Department to Reopen Earlier than Planned.

JAMPRO to lead export mission to regional territories; Jamaica Diaspora Conference to be launched in Canada; and eight students receive scholarships to study medicine in Cuba.

Motorists urged to exercise caution in Bog Walk Gorge, Government launches Green Business Pilot Programme, and nearly 12,000 persons receive restorative justice training since last year.

News Recap May 22-26

News Recap May 22-26

Losses to agriculture sector valued at over 500 million dollars following recent flood rains; Accountant General’s Department begins relocation exercise; and coastal protection efforts get World Bank boost.

Government to roll out Coastal Management Policy, Small business owners urged to formalize their operations and Caribbean MSME Conference to be held from July 19 to 21.

Private Sector Urged to increase investment, 500 Volunteers Trained to Search for and Rescue Missing Children and MSME’s urged to explore business opportunities in the personal care industry.