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IMF Team is on the island for 8th Review under extended fund facility,  Parish Councils Need 10 Billion dollars in Property Taxes and JCF Rolls out E-Diary Initiative.

Government signs trade MOU with Costa Rica; Residents urged to pay Property Taxes; and Prime Minister urges Jamaicans to engage in safer road practices.

News Recap April 27 - May 1

New Recap April 27 to May 1

Gov’t reassures that DNA Evidence Bill will not violate the constitutional rights of citizens, Transport Authority reopens over 400 bus and taxi routes islandwide and Heart Trust NTA is to roll out mobile career services labs.

MOCA to become statutory body, Government to Deepen Trade with Cuba and Costa Rica and Climate Change Policy Framework to be tabled in Parliament

DNA Bill tabled in Parliament; 30 catchment tanks to be repaired; and International TVET Conference to be staged in May.

Police telecommunication system to be upgraded; MLSS reports reduction in workplace accidents for 2014/2015 and climate change networks to be established in each parish.

Housing Ministry to deliver 676 lots this year, UDC to fund sewerage system in Caymanas and Governor General Calls on Responsible Adults to Ensure the Safety of Children

Gov’t names five firms shortlisted to bid for privatization of Norman Manley international airport, Cabinet to approve submission to Amend Agricultural Produce and Praedial Larceny Acts and Special Education Facilities coming for Western Jamaica.

Prime Minister hails credit union movement for contribution to economic development, Over 53 thousand children immunized under measles prevention campaign and Jamaicans urged to report suspected cases child abuse.

HPV vaccine to be included in government’s vaccination programme, Agriculture Ministry launches drone project to deter illegal fishing and Tourism Minister Welcomes entry of Spanish Hotel Chain Melia.