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Sport Ministry to Commission 4 statues for Jamaica’s decorated athletes; ODPEM Undertakes Review of Response Mechanisms; and Business and Consumer confidence at an all time high.

Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission Launches Campaign against illegal gambling, Prime Minister Calls on Financial sector to Remove Profitability from Criminal Activity and Government to review Proceeds of Crime Act.

National Identification System to roll out January 2018; Forest Policy to be tabled in Parliament shortly; and Jamaicans encouraged to participate in heritage week celebrations.

Health Minister requests report on deaths of four infants at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital;  Prime Minister urges DBJ to fast-track the Harmony Cove project and local financial institutions encouraged to comply with international standards.

ODPEM reopens Help Haiti Bank Account, Senate Approves Proposed Ban on Styrofoam and Justice Ministry benefits from increased investment.

News Recap October 3-7

News Recap October 3-7

CARICOM disaster recovery assistance mechanism activated, Former Sugar Workers Allowed to Remain in Stokes Hall Houses, and Prime Minister Participates in National Tree Planting Day Activities

Govt projects expansion of economy over the medium term, Jamaica fire Brigade to get two new trucks and repairs to constant spring road bridge should be completed by Monday.

National Water Commission to begin sewer line repair work on Constant Spring Road; Special maintenance programme to be put in place for primary schools; and National Security Ministry awards 100 Children of Policemen Tertiary Scholarships.

Breakaway forces single lane traffic on Constant Spring Road; Health Ministry issues gastro alert; and Schools urged to desist from procuring uniforms.

Jamaica Jumps 11 places in Global Competitiveness Index; Finance Minister Leads Delegation to IMF Annual Meetings; and Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission to launch responsible gaming campaign.