Thousands of Jamaican entrepreneurs and employees operating side-hustle businesses could soon benefit from a J$1 billion Employees’ Side-Hustle and Entrepreneur Micro Loan Revolving Fund Programme launched by First Union Financial Company Limited.The initiative is designed to provide accessible financing to Jamaicans seeking to start, expand or strengthen income-generating ventures while creating greater opportunities for financial independence, business ownership and long-term economic growth.

19-year-old Michael Elliot, a deliveryman, and 17-year-old Kenrick Ebanks were killed in the incident.Police say gunmen barged into a house at around 4:30 A.M. and opened fire, killing the two males and wounding a female.

Speaking at the recent Caribbean Urban Forum, Mr. Morgan pointed out that the quality of a person's urban life depends on where they live.He cited as examples Kingston, St. Andrew, St. Catherine and St. James as parishes where there is a divide between communities that were planned and ordered, and communities that developed without adequate planning.

The NaRRA Bill was assented into law last month, formally establishing the framework for the country’s accelerated reconstruction and resilience programme following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.However, it was widely criticised prior to becoming legislation, and some members of the public continue to express their concern about the law.

The deceased are 19-year-old deliveryman, Michael Elliot and 17-year-old Kenrick Ebanks. Speaking with IRIE FM News, Head of the St. Catherine South Police, Senior Superintendent Leighton Grey said three persons were shot in the incident.