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JCF Mobile Reserve Unit gets Computer Centre, Work to begin shortly on treatment plants in Boscobel and Elletson Flats and Cyber Crimes Act to be brought to Parliament next week.

4.2 million US dollar contract signed for construction of sewerage treatment plants, Health Minister gives update on Hand, Foot and Mouth disease and RADA on mission to revolutionize agriculture Sector

Government says Prisoner Transfer Agreement Will Only Be Signed after Adequate Public consultation and legislation enactment, Plans in place to convert and use waste water for irrigation purposes and Employers urges to support Heart Trust’s Apprenticeship programme.

Health Minister, appeals to the private sector to be critical stakeholders in dealing with present outbreak of hand foot and mouth disease, Residents of Kingston and St. Andrew can expect ease in water restrictions and Justice Minister commends the Administrator General’s Department for its speed in processing  instruments under the new regime.

ERP on track to meet targets for September, Jamaicans asked to exercise caution when purchasing trucked water and Persons with Non-Communicable Diseases Urged to Protect Their Oral Health

Finance Minister says the Government intends to pay all retroactive sums this fiscal year, Health Minister appeals for parents to keep children affected by Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease home and Senate approves amendments to the Civil Aviation Act.

Close to 40 million dollars to be spent to upgrade health centres in St James, government secures world bank grant for climate change project, and Hanover JPs Urged To Help Fight Lottery Scamming.

No reported cases of Zika virus in Jamaica; four parishes not affected by Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease; and Jamaica Customs outperforms September revenue target.

Institute of Jamaica to get 57 million dollar upgrade; schools affected by Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease to be sanitized; and Junior Achievement Jamaica programmes incorporated into primary and secondary school curricula.

News  Recap Sept 28 - Oct 2

News Recap Sept 28 - Oct 2

Government signs Bilateral Agreements to benefit Jamaica and Japan, Prime Minister Simpson Miller commends British Govt for Air Passenger Duty reform, and UK Prime Minister Lauds Jamaica’s Efforts to Tackle Crime