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NWC signs contract with Israeli company to curtail water loss; MSMEs to get increased Gov’t contracts; and More Human Trafficking cases to go before the courts over the next few months.

MET Service to develop fire warning system, Justice Ministry opens offices in Montego Bay and More CCTV Cameras Installed in Major Towns.

Government seeks formal recognition for reggae as cultural heritage; Abilities Foundation receives 10 million dollars in funding support; and Consumer Affairs Commission urges caution when purchasing Grace Baked Beans.

EPOC says Jamaica’s economy showing positive indicators, NWC imposes further water supply restrictions in the Kingston Metropolitan Area and Government to Build Three New Fire Stations

JCF to introduce Get the Guns Campaign, Jamaica Fire Brigade continues firefighting efforts in St. Thomas and road deaths increase by 11 percent.

Senate Passes Income Tax Act, NWC spends 100 Million dollars to truck water; and Jamaica Film Festival to Attract Major Industry Players.

Cabinet approves pre-feasibility studies on six hydro projects; National Water Commission mulling reactivation of unused wells; and over 200 million dollars to be spent on road repairs in sugar dependent areas.

News Recap June 29 - July 3

News Recap June 29 - July 3

Commission to review national minimum wage; Jamaica now boasts World Heritage Site; and Finance Minister lauds PetroCaribe Fund.

Government to embark on National Baseline Survey on IT; Upcoming Jamaica Film Festival to develop the local creative sector; and 65 athletes to represent Jamaica at PAN AM Games.

Office of the National Rapporteur on Trafficking In Persons to be strengthened; Child Development Agency launches Safe Homes Emergency Readiness Competition; and Government lauds Canadian seasonal agricultural workers programme.