She was speaking at the government's annual Audit Committees' Conference yesterday. The conference highlighted the crucial role audit committees play in fostering trust in public institutions.

The foundation sought to bring clarity, to the issue after Opposition Spokesman on Health, Dr. Alfred Dawes raised concern over the possible diversion of approximately seventy-five million dollars, raised for the UHWI paediatric ward. In a statement yesterday, Dr. Dawes noted that the funds, which were raised in 2023, through the Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run, may have been diverted without consultation, with the facility's paediatric department.

She made the disclosure, during the Jamaica Stock Exchange Regional Investments and Capital Markets Conference. Ms. Williams said the government aims to improve the pathway to equity financing for micro enterprises by working closely with the JSE to create the architecture of a micro market.

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has assured that the government will supply the police force with the necessary budget to ensure all formations are equipped with body-worn cameras. Speaking at today’s passing-out parade and awards ceremony, Dr. Holness acknowledged the concerns raised about body cameras.

A 100 million dollar recovery programme is being implemented by The Banana Board and the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), to revive the banana and plantain sector, after hurricane Melissa caused severe damage to production. Agriculture Minister, Floyd Green confirmed that there is a severe shortage of bananas and plantains locally.