More

Senate passes bill for creation of Jamaica National Service Corps; Commodity boards dissolved; and roadways to feature increased safety measures going forward.

Government to introduce pre-shipment inspection system, Jamaica Customs First to Adopt UN IATA Standards and Adolescent Mothers Receive Donations from Project Life

Special Import Regime to be Set Up for vehicles to be used as taxis, CLA Approves Two Ganga Licenses and Ministry of Local Government to help fund Labour Day Projects.

On today’s programme, Ministry of Agriculture is to use revenue from the cess imposed on imported coconut products to develop the sector

Industry and Commerce Minister, Karl Samuda says Government in no hurry to build out medicinal marijuana industry, Refurbishing works on police stations form part of activities for Labour Day 2017 and 14 more infact departments to be established at primary schools.

NSWMA Gets Three More Garbage Compactors, More taxpayers using TAJ’s Online System and Administrator General’s Department to Complete Trust and Estate Management System by year end.

15,000 Apprenticeship spaces identified under HOPE Programme; Lands leased to Red Stripe for cassava cultivation; and 600 million dollars earmarked to upgrade Health Institutions.

Lt Colonel Martin Rickman Appointed Head of Government’s HOPE Programme, Ground broken for more serviced lots in Clarendon and Health Ministry to implement 10 year strategic plan.

News Recap May 1-5

News Recap May 1-5

Ocho Rios market and pier to be refurbished; speed and license plate cameras coming to help boost road safety; and St. Elizabeth to get rapid response water trucks.

Prime Minister Holness to lead discussions on funding for tertiary education, Gov’t Receives 9 Bids for NMIA and Plans advanced for national human rights institute