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More Schools to be removed From Shift System; Industry Minister calls for lowering of interest rates on MSME loans; and plans underway to honor members of Jamaica’s Olympic team.

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800 million dollars spent to procure textbooks for new school year; Government to acquire used vehicles for Jamaica Constabulary Force; and 20 Cuban teachers to enter schools this year.

Work on Roadway to 190 Megawatt JPS Power Plant Complete; Justice Ministry seeks over 6000 Justices of the Peace; and Development Bank of Jamaica provides over 50,000 loans to micro-entrepreneurship sector.

Audrey Marks reappointed US Ambassador; Jamaica Constabulary Force to repair 100 service vehicles; and National Solid Waste Management Authority calls for an end to sand mining in the Hope River.

Caribbean Examinations Council accepts SBAs of Penwood students; Junior Stock Exchange benefits to return soon; and Jamaica House Fellowship selection process begins.

Gov’t to provide additional tuition support to high schools; NHF increases subsidy on pharmaceuticals; and NSWMA to Put a Stop to Illegal Dumping in Bedward Gardens.

Talks under way for CCTV to link schools and HWT transport centre; Financial Institutions Urged to be More Responsive to the needs of MSMEs; and Ministry of Justice to train 1000 Community Leaders.

Microfinance Institutions Urged to Help MSMEs; Tourism Minister Lauds Western Jamaica Hoteliers; and Gov’t to renovate Greenwich Town Fishing Village.

BOJ Governor commends local financial institutions for increased private sector credit; Education Minister says all in place for the start of the new academic year; and Science Minister recommends greater use of technology to further reduce crime.

1.4 million US dollars allocated to eGov Jamaica Limited; Karisma Hotels & Resorts to break ground for first three hotels in January 2017; and Government to roll out fencing programme in primary schools.