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Four major hospitals to be expanded this financial year; PIOJ projects continued economic growth for 2016; and the Scientific Research Council encourages entrepreneurs to utilize its services

Industry Minister Urges Private Sector Partnership in Creating BPO Spaces; Victim Services Division Receives Support Tools from the UNDP and Heart Month to focus on healthy eating.

JAMPRO moving to establish trade commissioner in Cuba; 23 arrested for Illegal Gambling; and new advancements made in the treatment of sickle cell disease.

Jamaica Moves Up Five Places in Forbes Business Report; Senate approves CAMPAIGN FINANCING BILL; and the child development agency is encouraging more Jamaicans to become a part of the foster care programme.

Prime Minister reinforces support for sporting talent; Jamaica to host Caribbean Nations Security Conference; and Hanover Parish Council moving to address road and water problems in Blenheim.

News Recap January 18-22

News Recap January 18-22

JAMPRO to employ BPO industry broker; Government to address labour issues affecting security guards; and high risk persons urged to protect themselves from the Zika virus.

Prime Minister commends Church’s efforts in strengthening family values; 87 Million dollar Multipurpose Facility to be built for Early Stimulation Programme; and Health Ministry Says Vector Control Chemicals are Safe.

Gov’t to revise National Foreign Trade Policy; Motorists to Benefit From Off Ramp Road Near Old Harbour; and Caribbean Maritime Students Receive Scholarship.

Finance Minister commended by PSOJ head; Industrial Disputes Tribunal office to be established in Western Jamaica; and Tourism Enhancement Fund to upgrade facilities at two rural beaches.

Government to spend 10 Million Dollars to allow for Zik V testing locally, Just over 10 percent increase in national minimum wage and HEART Trust/NTA Launches an MSME Support Programme.