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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.

Jamaica records best current account deficit in 20 years; Farmers receive pest management strategies to tackle beet army worm; and childhood home of Marcus Garvey to be refurbished.

Cabinet approves contract for rehabilitation of roads in Barret Town, St. James BOJ to assess impact of heavy rains on inflation and Co- Chair of EPOC urges members of the public not to panic over movement of the Jamaican dollar.

Prime Minister Extends Condolences to the People of the UK following ManchesterTerror Attack, Additional Refurbishing Work to be carried out at Central Police station and SRC to Showcase Business Opportunities in Personal Care Industry.