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Government moves to re-establish downtown Kingston as a major commercial and cultural hub; Doctors advised to send blood samples of Pregnant Women with symptoms of ZikV for testing; and Jamaica Productivity Centre intensifies drive to increase national output.

Cyber Awareness Campaign to be launched in July; Government to increase number of Participants in Farm Work Programme; and National Standards to be implemented for organic sector.

Prime Minister says Jamaica to remain in CARICOM; Education Ministry reports smooth start to Grade Four Literacy and Numeracy tests; and CARICOM Review Commission launched.

Jamaica sees significant improvement in Global Open Data Ranking; Fisheries Bill to be tabled in Parliament in short order; and Banks urged to increase Public-Sector credit.

Government to assist Agro-Park farmers in St. Thomas; Jamaica Defence Force participates in massive coastal cleanup; and INSPORTS Jamaica hands over Baseball equipment to Corporate Area Schools.

Alexandria gets new branch library; Tourism Minister says Brexit impact manageable; and Jamaica Constabulary Force Signs MOU to Promote Health and Wellness among police officers.

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News Recap June 20-24

Government commends United Kingdom on free and fair Brexit referendum; cash verification room opened at Sangster International Airport; and six hydro electric power sites to be developed.

New and improved Market for Port Maria; Government to amend Rent Board Act; and steps being taken to boost the banana industry.

New Fire Stations to be built in St. Mary and St. James; MSME Thematic Working Group launched; and Government to Simplify Business Registration Process.

Cardiac wing established at Bustamante Hospital for Children; Government moving away from housing construction; and Prime Minister to honour 40 educators.