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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.

Full support for National Labour Day Projects, Government to develop policy framework to redefine the purpose of the Jamaica Constabulary Force and Government signs visa waiver agreement with the Dominican Republic.

EPOC supports government in fund re-integration move; IDB study shows Secure Jamaica Plan on track for success and Prime Minister expresses confidence in growth potential following increased investment in key sectors.

Government to pursue strategic divestment for economic growth; JBDC and SRC ink deal to help develop MSMEs and KSMAC to develop management plan for Ward Theater.

Government Urged to assess increasing tax revenue, over 25 thousand young people to be employed under HEART Trust NTA Youth Programme and NWC working to restore service to customers served by Martha Brae treatment plant.

News Recap May 15-19

News Recap May 15-19

Primary surplus target exceeded, Financial sector stakeholders urged to diversify products, and capacity of Attorney General’s Department to be boosted.

Local Govt Ministry Signs MOU for New Portmore Municipal Building, Govt to launch Scotch bonnet pepper programme and Residents Urged to Dialogue with NWA before painting sidewalks

Crop and livestock insurance to come on stream, Three additional Deputy Solicitors General to be hired and Public urged to safeguard themselves from gastroenteritis and leptospirosis.