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Govt to introduce free-to-air educational television station by year end, more emphasis to be placed on social inclusion of persons with disabilities and Praedial thieves urged to discontinue the practice.

Gov’t introduces Employment Tax Credit; Security Interests in Personal Property Registry rolled out; and Anti Gang legislation to be passed early this year.

Govt to redouble efforts to tackle crime, Health Ministry set to roll out GOJ Health Card and several measures in place to improve public sector efficiency.

School board chairmen pledge to ensure principals complete Effective Principals Training Programme; Millions to be earned from limestone production; and police warn against gun salutes.

over 2800 Jamaicans sensitized about logistics hub, citizens urged to refrain from setting off explosives in crowded areas and Temporary traffic changes in Downtown Kingston to facilitate Fireworks staging.

country on track to meeting 2015 literacy targets; more job prospects for persons with disabilities and Employers want greater focus on vocational training.

Jamaica records 2million stop over visitors, Education Ministry addresses non-attendance of principals enrolled in the Effective Principals’ Training Programme and Panama Disease sensitization sessions underway.

Sunday News Recap

Prime Minister Simpson Miller extends sympathy to Caribbean neighbors affected by floods, business operators urged to be on the lookout for foreign exchange scammers and Industry Ministry extends deadline for submission of entries to the Logistics Hub Essay Competition.

Senate approves 40 bills in 2013; Education Ministry to deploy 50 numeracy specialists; party promoters urged to obtain safety permits

JCF received 15 vehicles to further boost crime-fighting efforts, Education Ministry to identify 150 million dollars to advance national mathematics project, and 50 million dollars earmarked to begin electronic medical records system.

400 million dollar expansion project for Ocho Rios, JIS awards Employee of Choice and JSIF partners with Sandals to train inner city youth