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President Trump Underscores US-Jamaica Relations, Ground broken for new power plant and Irrigation Canals to be rehabilitated.

News Recap April 3-7

News Recap April 3-7

Emergency response communication systems boosted; National health Fund subsidies to increase; and state homes to be renovated.

Government announces Jamaica 55 legacy projects, dredging of Kingston harbor 50 percent complete and JGRA Lauded for Retail Trade Integrity.

Prime Minister Announces New Entity to Strengthen Relations with Diaspora, Health Ministry to Receive Support Under WHO Framework Convention On Tobacco Control and Government to Increase Number of Jamaicans with Bank Accounts.

Public sector pension bills passed; Occupational Safety and Health Act tabled in Parliament; and revised tariff regime for tourism ground transportation officers.

Government to establish trust fund for Coral Gardens victims; second phase of Tablets in Schools programme to be rolled out in September and foreign affairs minister says rebranded diaspora conference will focus on building relationships.

Government Issues Apology for Coral Gardens Incident, Health Minister Underscores Importance of Screening at Ports of Entry and Justice Ministry to Setup 14 Justice Centers this year.

Government Lifts Ban on Corned Beef Imports from Brazil, Prime Minister launches 7th biennial diaspora conference and NIS reminds Domestic Workers that they can claim for Maternity Leave.

Senate approves legislation for government to collect taxes on calls since 2012; Government moves to sensitize financial sector stakeholders on business development plans and Health Ministry continues public education efforts on mosquito eradication.

Dr. Peter Phillips sworn in as Opposition opposition leader; NSWMA commissions six new garbage trucks and Government works to fast-track passage of the new Fisheries Bill.