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Key IMF talk underway in Washington, Health Ministry signs contract for 17 new ambulances and a bill to protect journalists from lawsuits in the execution of their duties to be brought before parliament.

Prime Minister Simpson Miller hails MegaMart investment; Farmers to get cash up front on retail produce; and upcoming Diaspora Conference to focus on investment and trade opportunities for Jamaica.

New Contractor General calls for renewed commitment to fight against corruption; LAMP II extended to five more parishes; and “School Wi Seh’ Pilot project to be implemented in 4 rural high schools.

Ministry of Finance urges support for NDX; JPS cuts electricity rates; and major housing development set for Bernard Lodge, St. Catherine.

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller calls on Jamaicans to unite around efforts to reduce the country’s debt; Head of the IMF Mission to Jamaica welcomes NDX initiative; and national debt exchange will not impact principal investment of bondholders.

2012/2013 Budget cut by almost 10 billion dollars; Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller says government keen on pursuing international partnerships; and Jamaica Day 2013 to be observed later this month.

Committee appointed to monitor Government-led projects, St. Mary to benefit from several development initiatives and Economic Reform Programme geared towards achieving economic independence

Ground broken for the historic Red Mud Pilot Plant Project, Jamaicans encouraged to join in the fight against cancer and students urged to exercise caution when using the internet

NDX deadline extended, Finance Minister commends public sector workers and Some 2-thousand fisher folk benefitting from the Rural Economic Development Initiative.

Building act bill to be brought to parliament soon, police urged to use the island’s first Virtual Reference Station to enhance crime fighting capabilities and agriculture sector to benefit from cultivation of sorghum in Jamaica.

BOJ forecasts growth in the economy, Government pumps $1-hundred million in banana production, and 45 early childhood institutions across the island to benefit from furniture donation.

Expansion works to be carried out on main international airports, JDIP completion date extended, and Finance Minister defends adjustments to property taxes. Details after the break.