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Pandemic expected to disrupt downward trend in the poverty rate, financial support programme to be introduced for ground transport operators in tourism sector and Olympic Gardens community gets new police station.

Kingston Mayor urges entertainment event organisers to adhere to protocols, AIC opens new agro production zone in Portland and SEHRA recommends reorganization of operations at Spanish Town Hospital.

New Unit to Manage Lease of Bernard Lodge Farmlands, Outstanding gratuity payments for doctors to be settled by August and pilot Agricultural Wardens Programme to be rolled out soon

International Reggae Day Concert Cancelled, Government Urging Strict Compliance Ahead of Entertainment Sector Re-opening and GCT Returns due tomorrow.

SCJ Holdings inviting submissions for Bernard Lodge divestment, $154 million raised from Adopt-a-Clinic programme to date and Barnett Street Fire Station to be completed by August.

Health Officials calling for more mental health support for children during the pandemic, House Passes Bill to Amend Extradition Act and Gender Ministry Committed to Tackling Issues facing men.

Government launches Green Bond Project; Cabinet approves settlement and financial claims for persons affected by fires at the Riverton Disposal site in 2012 and 2015; and Zone of Special Operations in Norwood already reaping success.

Persons outside of 12 week window for second COVID jab not required to restart vaccination process; Cabinet approves establishment of task force to deal with street children; and 2 year Plantain Pilot Project Launched.

Modern schools to be built for the nation’s students, verification process for social pension programme underway in St. Elizabeth, and Public welcomes recrafted COVID-19 measures.

Industry Ministry set to launch new loan facility, Jamaica to receive vaccines from Mexico and Health Ministry says government will have sufficient vaccines to cover second dose for those close to the 8-12 week waiting period.

Entertainment sector to be reopened on a structured basis, Second dose vaccination for persons 50 and over resumes today and Discussions underway to introduce crop insurance for farmers

Prime Minister signs MOU with Carib Cement for disposal of tyres at landfills, Government exploring additional strategies for the roll out of incoming vaccine supplies and Agriculture Ministry launches vessel insurance scheme for fisherfolk.