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Jamaica to begin receiving flights from Sweden, Tourism Ministry to clamp down on delinquent persons in Tourism Sector and over 60 companies participating in recycle now Jamaica project.

GSAT students to be placed in schools close to where they live, Jamaica records increase in tourist arrivals and Manufacturers urged to increase production of Raw Materials

Prime Minister leads delegation to second summit of Heads of Government of EU and CELAC, NHF Adds New Drugs for Arthritis and Major Depression and St. James Business Community Urged to Increase Investment in Education.

Scientific Research Council and NEPA partner to protect Jamaica’s biodiversity; NWC customers urged to guard against meter theft; and tablet in schools initiative reaping positive results.

Close to 930 million dollars has been budgeted to undertake various initiatives across the island under Component Five of the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme, JEEP.

Education Minister Rev. Ronald Thwaites says over 1 billion dollars has been found within the Ministry’s budget to help improve the wage and benefits packages for the nation’s teachers. Rev. Thwaites says the funds were identified after an in- depth re-examination of the Education Ministry‘s budget.

Mexico Provides 1.8 Million US to Rehabilitate Riverton City Access Road, Security Minister welcomes resumption of wage negotiations with police federation and DBJ seeking to boost energy awareness in Parade Gardens community

Jamaica Agricultural Society signs MoU for distribution of 10,000 breadfruit trees to farmers; Education Ministry To Spend Over 1 Billion to Improve wage and benefits packages for teachers; and telecommunications capabilities of Emergency Agencies to be Strengthened

Government to Launch Phase Two of National Export Strategy, New road traffic act to improve level of discipline among road users and TEF upgrading 14 beaches at a cost of 250 million dollars.

Less than active hurricane season expected for 2015; over 1000 registered for Diaspora Conference; and Prime Minister urges greater safety on nation’s roads

Government obtains interim court injunction barring further police protest; WHO commends Health Minister Dr. Fenton Ferguson for leading tobacco control efforts; and Prime Minister lauds Sandals for recent investment in tourism sector.

CMI unveil suite of simulators and alternative energy system, ODPEM steps up efforts to strengthen disaster preparedness and PICA Rolls out Same Day Service.