Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the number of young girls getting pregnant in Jamaica remains a cause for concern. He made the statement while speaking at a Charity Ball for the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation at the weekend.

Despite a declaration from Opposition Leader Mark Golding that he is a born Jamaican, Jamaica Labour Party Deputy General Secretary, Charles Sinclair, is calling for the Opposition Leader to provide a direct answer to the question of whether or not he is a British citizen. Senator Sinclair says a direct answer from the Opposition Leader is necessary because Jamaica's aspiring Head of Government being a citizen of another territory would raise serious questions of loyalty and allegiance.

Mayor of Kingston, Andrew Swaby is calling on citizens to desist from dumping garbage along the main road on Mountain View Avenue. Mayor Swaby, who is Councillor for the Vineyard Town Division, made the appeal during his visit to the area for a Pre Labour Day project in Nannyville and Macgregor Gully.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke have committed $10 million towards constructing a dormitory facility for the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation, in Kingston. Mr. Holness made the announcement, while speaking at the foundation's charity ball Saturday evening.

The High Command of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has acknowledged the shooting incident at the Freeport police lockup in St. James yesterday evening. The incident resulted in two inmates and a policeman being wounded. The High Command says the situation was swiftly controlled, and the weapon involved was retrieved and secured.