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Justice Minister to spearhead legal framework for medical marijuana and industrial hemp industries, positive feedback from the Tourism Industry Entertainment Registry and Foreign Affairs Minister attends 8th UK-Caribbean Ministerial Forum in London

News Recap June 9-13

News Recap June 9-13

Government to make political representation to Bajan authorities re outstanding Myrie judgement, broadband rolled out in over 300 public entities and St. Ann hospital receives million dollar donation.

Criminal records for ganja to be expunged new date set for implementation of number portability and Cabinet approves amendments to customs Act

Legislation to be amended for decriminalization of marijuana for specific purposes, Performing Arts centres to be established in four high schools and KSAC to implement measures to curb illegal activities in market district.

Jamaica ratifies Arms Trade Treaty; Government fast-tracking key bills to modernize ICT sector; and the Office of the Children’s Registry appoints nine new child ambassadors.

Levy concession to UC Rusal extended, Government launches Diaspora mapping Project and KSAC says adequate funds allocated to clean most critial drains in the corporate area.

Government sells stake in Windalco to UC Rusal, Cabinet approves event rating system and 40 teachers to receive Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation later this week.

Jamaica set to receive funds to implement climate change projects; shipment of IV fluids to arrive later this week, and primary schools urged to avoid exorbitant registration fees for students.

IMF Managing Director to head delegation to Jamaica this month, 389 million dollar sewage treatment project launched and Government Partners With LIME for ‘Start-Up Jamaica’.

Jamaica receives 13 million dollars to address squatting, Government acquiring lands to regularize land tenure and Health Ministry moving to implement key strategies to reduce Non- Communicable Diseases.