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Nine-million-dollar Electrification Programme being undertaken for St Andrew, Tourism sector growth positively impacting other sectors, and Island Traffic Authority ramping up road spot check operation.

Next shipment of Pfizer vaccines expected early October, case backlog in Parish Courts being reduced and Jamaica 4H clubs revamps agriculture technology programme.

One hundred and eighty-nine communities across the island are set to benefit from public Wi-Fi hotspots, following recommendations from all 63 members of parliament.

Prime Minister Holness says more Vaccine Heroes are needed, Justice Ministry projecting 2022 for island wide implementation of virtual court trials, and Government continuing efforts to boost cybersecurity Infrastructure.

Government reviewing selection process for National Honours and Awards, Mobile vaccination units officially handed over to Jamaica and Justice Ministry working to have more people use Alternative dispute resolution methods.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness co-convenes UN high level event on Jobs and Social Protection, pharmacists to soon start administering COVID-19 vaccines and tourism and hospitality workers encouraged to get vaccinated.

Cabinet Approves Regulations to Support Disabilities Act, Jamaica observing ‘Right To Know Week’ and, new Custos sworn in for St. Catherine.

Private facilities engaged to administer COVID-19 vaccines, Agriculture and Fisheries Ministry not being merged with Industry, Investment and Commerce portfolio and Gender Minister welcomes appointment of first woman Chief of Defence Staff.