He explained that under this initiative, customers would be given 90 days within which to regularize their status. Mr. Hayles said this would help the NWC tackle the non-revenue water problem.

In an interview with Irie FM News, Executive Director of TPDCo Wade Mars said the agency is seeking to enhance offerings that go beyond traditional goods and services. He pointed to locally organised experiences where visitors are taught Jamaican dance styles before being taken to popular street dance events.

He noted that it requires, among other things, collaboration from multiple players in the justice sector. The Minister was addressing a firearms identification and classification training workshop for legal personnel at the Institute of Science and Legal Medicine in St. Andrew.

According to reports, the not "proficient" students were denied the opportunity to wear graduation gowns and were subjected to differential treatment during the Portmore, St. Catherine-based school's graduation ceremony. The Ministry has described the reported actions as inappropriate, contrary to the principles of equity, inclusion, positive discipline and inconsistent with the standards of care for children especially at the age of 11 or 12.

The St. Ann police are reporting a reduction in major crimes, especially murder which has fallen by 20% since the start of the year compared to the corresponding period last year.