The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) says the tourism sector could be negatively impacted if the Hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks are not brought under control.
Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry made the statement while answering questions at a press conference yesterday.
Some 1.1 million motor vehicle registrations have now been processed online under the Government’s Digital Transformation Programme.
Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation Minister, Audrey Marks provided the update yesterday during her contribution to the Sectoral Debate in Parliament.
Two motorcyclists died in separate crashes in Westmoreland yesterday.
The deceased are 18-year-old Sinardo Whitelocke from Logwood District, Whithorn and an unidentified man.
The National Works Agency and the Jamaica Civil Service Association are to meet next Tuesday May 26 to discuss a number of concerns raised by workers.
As a result , the JCSA is urging members to return to work today pending discussions with management and the finance ministry.
Beneficiaries of container homes from government will be given grants to pay for construction of the bases for the units.
Minister with responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements Robert Montague gave the update while viewing the units that recently arrived in island.