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Cabinet approves sale of land in Success Estate, St. James; Government to strengthen protection of territorial waters; and Independence Day Parade discontinued.

Govt pledges 3 million U.S dollars to support Venezuela, PAYE workers urged to spend tax savings wisely and Independence Day to be observed on Saturday, August 6, as scheduled

Jamaica to benefit from Enhanced Country Poverty Assessment Programme; Education To Become A Legal Right for all children; and Tourism Ministry projects1.5 million cruise arrivals to Falmouth by 2021.

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.