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President Obama to make official visit to Jamaica, JTEC Partners with UCJ to Improve Quality of Tertiary Education and JCF supporting fire fighting efforts at Riverton disposal site

Finance Minister reassures public that gas tax will not impact their spending power, ODPEM advising persons to heed precautions to reduce effects of smoke inhalation and CMI to begin Major training programme on traffic crash investigation.

GSAT Exams Rescheduled, work at Riverton Landfill Progressing at a Satisfactory Pace, and adequate supplies provided to deal with persons affected by Riverton Landfill fire.

Sections of Riverton Blaze Extinguished, Cabinet to decide on possible rescheduling of GSAT and Persons affected by Smoke urged to visit health centres for treatment.

News Recap March 9-13

News Recap March 9 - 13

Prime Minister encourages investment in non-traditional sectors, Finance Minister Projects reduction in current account deficit and on healthcare needs this Year.

Education Ministry Assures Readiness for GSAT 2015, Review of Integrity Commission Bill to be completed in next fiscal year and Government remains Committed to Youth Development.

NHF supports medical research, National Human Trafficking Rapporteur Appointed, and Maxfield Park Children’s Home gets musical instruments.

Jamaica making major strides in tackling corruption, Stakeholders encouraged to Take Advantage of Amended Mortgage Insurance Act, and Jamaicans Urged to Settle Outstanding Accounts with NWC.

BOJ Governor says economy firmly on growth path, Board of Supervision/HEART Trust Partner to train Human Services Specialists and Montego Bay Free Zone Lauded for impact on Economy.

Health centres to remain open for extended period, Income Tax Threshold to Increase In 2016 and 21 additional agro-parks to be built over the next two fiscal years