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IMF Approves Funding for Jamaica; $159 Million Allocated for Phase 2 of Education Transformation Programme, and Gov’t in Dialogue with Satellite Internet Provider.

Ministry of Health signs contract to implement Electronic Health Records System; 7 billion dollars allocated for water infrastructure projects; and study tour of STEM Academies in the United Kingdom

Government remaining cautious in management of the economy, 770 million earmarked for Security Strengthening Project, and Jamaica Constabulary Force welcomes over 200 new Recruits.

Jamaica to strengthen bilateral ties with Dominican Republic, Educational Institutions Urged to Appoint Data Protection Officers and Parents Being Targeted in Fight Against Child Labour.

Jamaica to discontinue visa-free transit for Cubans, Short term prospects for economy remain positive and Construction on New Westmoreland Police Divisional Headquarters to begin in new financial year.

Jamaica’s financial system remains stable, Plant Quarantine Act revision almost complete and diverse opportunities expected from Montego Bay and Sitia connection.

Government allocates 50 million dollars for trucking water to drought affected areas, Agriculture Ministry working to export citrus and June plum and OPM subject of cyber-attack.

Jamaica extending trading certificates to 3 countries, Key Crime-Fighting Legislation Prioritized for Upcoming Parliamentary Year and Western Jamaica to receive New Shelter for Gender-Based Violence Survivors.

Prime Minister denies conflict of interest allegations, Agriculture Ministry to implement new online export support platform and Agro Parks production up by 230%.

Trillion Dollar Budget Tabled; States of Emergency Declared for Clarendon, St Ann, and Kingston Western Police Division and Jamaica and Greece To Strengthen Cooperation in Political Consultation.