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Jamaica receives 15 billion dollars in funding support from Inter-American Development Bank, government reaffirms commitment to rural development and 40 St. Thomas residents receive land titles

39 housing solutions handed over to sugar workers, tourist arrivals up and $51 million dollar renovation for Nannyville Health Center.

News Recap February 3-7

News Recap February 3 - 7

Finance Minister says prospects are promising for additional export earnings and jobs opportunities through key sectors, Government finalizing revision of the National Foreign Trade Policy and CDA to host foster parenting workshops across the Island.

5 million dollar Memorandum of Understanding, MOU to boost employment of at risk youth, Agriculture and Fisheries set to boost the nation’s agenda and National Youth Service, launches Graduate Work Experience Programme.

Debt to GDP ratio expected to fall below 140 percent by end of fiscal year; organic agriculture policy being drafted; and Safe Schools Policy Guidelines to be introduced to primary schools.

2014/2015 Sectoral Debate to generate more public interest, National Safe School Policy guidelines to be implemented in over 500 Primary Schools come September and Youth Minister condemns brutal murder of 8-yr-old girl in St. Thomas.

parliament approves drawdown from Capital Development Fund, Government reaffirms commitment to regional integration and Education Ministry urges schools to set up scholarship funds for students.

Prime Minister hails diplomatic corps; Farmers to benefit from higher yam prices; and William ‘Bunny Rugs’ Clarke hailed as Reggae Ambassador.

Jamaica to benefit from major ILO project, JCF continues fight against human trafficking and Cultural Landmarks to be placed on World Heritage list.

Government continues to implement measures to reduce vehicle emissions, GOJ Health Card Registration off to a good start and newly certified land surveyors urged to procure necessary GPS equipment.