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Government to boost security in resort areas; Over 100,000 students to sit Grade Four Literacy and Numeracy Tests this month; and Diaspora Urged to Invest in Critical Sectors.

81 per cent of GSAT students placed in a school of their choice; Prime Minister reiterates commitment to reducing criminal activity; and ALPART to resume refining operations this year.

60 Million US dollars allocated to develop irrigation system in St Elizabeth; GSAT results to be released today; and JPS Customers urged to conserve on electricity.

Industry Minister Lauds National Accreditation Agency, CMI to offer degree in Mechatronics, and 233 Million Dollars allocated to JAMVAT Programme.

Prime Minister extends condolences to the United States; Cabinet approves national risk assessment plan for combating money laundering; and 92 wards of the state to benefit from transitional housing project.

News Recap May 6-10

News Recap May 6-10

Economic Programme Oversight Committee lauds drop in inflation rate; Transportation Hub coming to Portmore; and pit latrines to be removed from schools by 2017.

30 million allocated for Early intervention Programme; Government to reform real estate Board; and CLA rolls out public education campaign on ganja business.

Jamaica and Cuba sign MOU on Multi-destination Tourism; Government to Reduce Taxes on Land Transactions; and MSME and Entrepreneurship Policy to be reviewed.

Private children’s homes to get financial assistance; Yellow fever vaccination certificates now required for some travelers; and all pregnant women to be tested for Zik-V.

5 more Zika cases confirmed; over 300 tonnes of sugar harvested at Long Pond sugar factory; and JCF warns public of malicious Emails.