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Jamaicans Urged to Destroy Mosquito Breeding Sites Amidst Zika virus Outbreak in Brazil, 200 cataract patients to benefit from Chinese mission and Finance Minister attending CDB annual meeting.

New Passport Fees Effective May 26, Prime Minister to Lead Children Protection Campaign and Jamaicans urged to adopt community approach in raising children

More Water Restrictions for Corporate Area; P.M. to Lead Education Campaign against Child Abuse; and Consumer Affairs Commission Secures Increased Refunds and Compensation.

News Recap May 11- 15

News Recap May 11 - 15, 2015

Jamaica looking to become world leader in medical ganja; Agriculture and Fisheries Ministry to acquire additional drones to curb illicit fishing; and property tax relief available to residents.

KSAC Approves Motion to Pay 250,000 for Information on Riverton Fire, Businesses urged to take advantage Of COJ Amnesty and Government to Embark on 250 Million Dollar Banana Export Expansion Programme.

Stiffer penalties for offences against children; Close to 10,000 persons treated by US Naval Hospital Ship Comfort; and Postal Service to be modernized.

Health Ministry signs 21 million dollar contract for renovation of Linstead Hospital; Jamaica proceeds with plans to purchase hedge in the world oil market; and Gov’t affirms commitment to the Sugar Industry

Government to work towards two percent economic growth target; Local Government Bill passed; and number portability to meet May 31 deadline

More than 500 acres scorched in Mavis Bank bush Fire, House of Representatives to vote on CCJ Bills today, and PICA to offer three day service at Diaspora conference in June.

Economist confident Jamaica will pass 8th IMF review; Japanese Government to support local disaster risk management efforts; and Edna Manley College students receive fellowship grants.