Two males were fatally shot by police in Johnson Hill, Falmouth, Trelawny this morning.
They have been identified as Kevon Plummer and Romario Murray.
Amid ongoing concerns over police-involved shootings, Opposition Leader Mark Golding has emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability in law enforcement and has renewed the call for the use of body worn cameras.
He highlighted the issue during his budget debate presentation in Parliament yesterday.
Health authorities in Portland are urging stakeholders to remain vigilant in the fight against leptospirosis and to intensify efforts to keep the rodent population under control.
The parish's Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Sharon Lewis made the statement while disclosing that 4 suspected cases of leptospirosis have been reported since the start of the year.
Opposition Leader Mark Golding has pointed out that a stronger, fairer economy for workers would help Jamaica build back better.
In his contribution to the budget debate yesterday, Mr. Golding highlighted concerns about contract work.
Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB) Superintendent Lloyd Darby is calling on motorists to ensure their vehicles are properly maintained before traversing the island's roadways.
His comment, is in light of two motor vehicle crashes in St. Ann and Kingston between Monday and yesterday in which 8 persons were injured.