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Jamaica Customs Agency moving to reduce merchant fees; Children in custody disputes to receive more protection; and HEART invites applications for Smarttraq Programme.

Ministry of Health rolls out Self Reporting survey to help track Zika virus; 1,000 school safety officers to be trained; and National Conference on Citizen Security gets positive feedback.

Over 1 billion dollars to be spent to develop the town of Falmouth; Government aims to achieve compulsory education for all children; and Jamaica observes Trafficking in Persons week.

Jamaica to participate in Zika Vaccine Trials; and over 800 performers to participate in this year’s Grand Independence Gala.

News Recap July 18-21

News Recap July 18-21

Government to source equipment for farmers; Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago sign joint communiqué; and Dr. Keith Rowley addresses twenty second session of International Seabed Authority general assembly.

Prime Minister satisfied with IMF talks; Debate Begins on Restorative Justice Bill; and Tourism Linkages Hub expands its mandate.

Increased Trade Opportunities for Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago; Accountant General to Boost Operational Efficiency in Processing Beneficiary Accounts; and 400 NWC Employees To Get Training under Non-Revenue Water Reduction Programme.

Tourism Ministry commits 1 billion dollars to crime reduction efforts; Development Bank of Jamaica channels funding to local entrepreneurs; and 10 rural schools receive leadership support.

Dr. Keith Rowley inducted into the Prime Minister’s Park at UWI; Capacity of Virology Lab being strengthened for Zika testing; And logistics hub to create opportunities for MSMEs.

IMF Team to start discussions with Finance Minister Wednesday; Trelawny Parish Council to receive 29 million dollars for infrastructure development; and JN Foundation to host iLead summit.