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Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago to visit Jamaica, July 17 to 21; Jamaica Bankers Association Funds Cyber security Campaign and Gov’t identifies locations for construction of artisan institutes.

Motorists urged to Stop Using Flashing Lights; Police Moving to Apprehend Criminals in Western Jamaica; and Port Authority of Jamaica Launches Electronic Platform to Improve Operations.

EPOC in support of sustained IMF relationship; Jamaica Public Service launches Smart Meter; and 80 kilometres of Cane Roads to be rehabilitated.

EPOC co chair lauds growth in private sector credit; Over 1, 200 patrons to benefit from Jamaica House Rio; and Gov’t reiterates its commitment to reducing energy costs.

Government to maintain measures implemented under IMF; legislation against gender-based violence to be reviewed in Parliament; and Diaspora students benefit from internship under GraceKennedy Jamaica Birthright Programme.

Gov’t moving to deepen relationship with World Bank; HEART/Trust NTA to create courses for persons with disabilities; and more Jamaicans urged to mentor young men.

JAMPRO signs trade and investment agreement with AMCHAM; Prime Minister Says Entrepreneurs Important to Economic Growth; and Usain Bolt Headlines Jamaica’s 63-member team to Rio.

Government moving to increase speed at which potholes are repaired; Justice Ministry announces additional Human Trafficking sentencing; and Over 70 institutions apply for Career Advancement Programme.

Government to undertake strategic review of National Housing Trust; National Water Commission urges public to refrain from cutting down trees; and Government to Tackle Sale of Imported Refined Sugar in Retail Trade.

News Recap July 4-8

News Recap July 4-8

Government to introduce HOPE Programme; Tax Administration Jamaica embarks on campaign to sensitize public about new Income Tax Threshold; and State agencies urged to create database of Jamaican citizens.