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DBJ to launch Jamaica Venture Capital Programme, Justice Ministry staging island-wide public consultations on the Draft National Child Diversion policy and Entertainment Registry comes on stream September 01.

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller urges residents of inner-city communities to participate in Community Renewal Programme, Education Ministry to finalize payments of administrative fees to all public schools by Friday and KSAC to launch its interactive mobile technology application- ‘LoveCleanKSA'.

Education Ministry launches Intensified Mathematics Programme; KSAC reporting increased property tax collection; and Cabinet approves the removal of uncontrollable behavior label for children.

Prime Minister launches project for unattached youth in South West St. Andrew; Ananda Alert gets 9 million dollar boost; and Industry Ministry to designate Special Economic Zones.

Math and English pass rates increase in this year’s CSEC results, Government strengthening its criminal case management system to reduce the backlog of cases and youths encouraged to utilize Brand Jamaica to boost competitive advantage.

IMF commends Government for progress in economic reform; Portmore Fire Station to get facelift; and Government pushing labour market reform.

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller commits to strengthening ties with African nations, Agriculture Ministry benefits from Vehicles and equipment valued at 20 million dollars and Government to explore all economic possibilities arising from upcoming Jamaica Diaspora Conference.

Gov’t to acquire lands to complete North/South link of Highway 2000; Jamaica launches Making Cities Resilient Campaign; and Education Minister urges more people to volunteer in schools.

Customs says clearance of goods significantly improved with CAF, Education Minister clarifies position on granting study leave to teachers and Bellevue Hospital welcomes $23 and a half million dollar upgrading project.

Jamaica receives first draw down from IMF; government aiming to overshoot growth targets under IMF agreement and Primary Schools with limited physical education programmes set to receive assistance.

Several police stations to be upgraded to facilitate improved treatment of children in conflict, Parents of juveniles on remand to benefit from development programme, and Government to ensure fair trading practices are observed by local manufacturers and trading partners.

Jamaicans urged to begin prepartion for 2013 hurricane season, Prime Minister hails National People's Cooperative Bank of Jamaica and Education Ministry supporting Logistics Hub initiative.