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Youth Ministry working on plan of action to address violence towards children, electronic media policy being developed and data protection legislation to be passed this year.

Jamaica and Venezuela to forge greater ties, telecoms firms commit to improving internet services and Twenty-three young Jamaicans and two youth groups receive Prime Minister’s Youth Awards.

25 young people receive Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence, citizens urged to make greater use of Access to Information Act and Telecommunications companies working to facilitate number portability by year end.

279 million dollars set aside for Public Sector Modernization Programme, 40 million earmarked to improve economic and social wellbeing of persons with disabilities and Government to regulate tobacco cultivation.

businesses urged to aggressively pursue opportunities for intra regional trade, a break-down of the budget and 90 additional reading coaches to be deployed this fiscal year.

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News Recap April 1-5

Government firm on commitment to protect the poor and vulnerable this fiscal year, Prime Minister wants more females to be integrally involved in the leadership and governance of the country and operating theatres at Savanna-la-mar hospital reopened.

Government to spend just over 539 million dollars this fiscal year, statistics show reduction in major crimes for first quarter of 2014 and Experience Jamaica launch set for Expo 2014.

Governor General delivers Throne Speech at State Opening of Parliament, Agriculture Sector expected to record significant growth and JUTC to enhance service delivery with additional buses.

Jamaica Mortgage Bank pushing for lower home deposit, Agriculture Ministry undertakes initiatives to attract more youth to the sector and Scientist wants Kingston to become a “green city”.

Special police division to be established to monitor JUTC take- over of sub franchise routes, JCAA commences investigation into emergency landing at Norman Manley and Jamaicans urged to join the fight against cancer.