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National Security Task Force to be established,10-year strategic plan for health sector to be accelerated; and Government reaffirms committment to no-user fee policy.

Government to make radical changes in a bid to reduce the Country’s murder rate, Major water supply projects to be undertaken on the North Coast and Jamaica Customs Agency surpasses revenue target for first quarter of this fiscal year.

Government to re-organize the Housing Agency of Jamaica, Health Ministry to pursue alternate sources of funding for Health Care and Over 62 Human trafficking Victims Rescued to date.

EXIM Bank partners with JMA to Launch loan Facility; Government satisfied with Jamaica’s ranking in US Trafficking in Persons Report and several initiatives planned to improve fisheries sector.

Education Ministry says Parents’ high school contribution should not exceed $20,000; Local athletes urged to support Jamaican Athletes Insurance Plan; and Ministry of Labour and Social Security staff to get Mediation Training.

Government monitoring Brexit opportunities and implications; Transport Minister meets with TransJamaica Highway for improved travel packages; and Education Ministry begins training for 12,000 teachers.

Jamaica receives 3.7 billion dollars for disaster and climate risk management; Income tax refund for some PAYE workers; and New Custos installed in St Andrew.

News Recap June 27-July 1

News Recap June 27-July 1

Government divests Kingston Container Terminal; Government approves three new applications for BPO companies; and Customs Agency earns over 35 million dollars in breach fees.

Income Tax Threshold takes effect today, Prime Minister Andrew Holness calls for National Disaster Emergency Simulation exercise and Jamaica prepares for implementation of new rule under SOLAS Convention.

Over 800 billion dollars in investment opportunities available to Jamaica; Cannabis Licensing Authority receives over 200 applications; and Consumers urged to examine laundry detergents.