The Maritime Air and Cyber Command of the Jamaica Defence Force seized more than 2,500 kilograms of cocaine, during the interception of a vessel off Treasure Beach in St Elizabeth yesterday.
Three persons were detained in connection with the seizure.
In his contribution to the budget debate in parliament on Thursday Prime Minister, Dr. Andrew Holness, announced that students enrolled in accredited tertiary institutions will be offered opportunities for paid on-the-job experience.
Thirteen persons were arrested and charged following operations in St. Mary, yesterday.
Police officers desirous of taking on leadership roles in the constabulary force are being encouraged to have some core values as these will make the difference between success and failure.
Eight new homes were recently built in hurricane ravaged Westmoreland by United States based company, Bartalozzi Homes.
Owner of the entity, Dirk Bartalozzi led a team of volunteer carpenters from Wisconsin in the US to Jamaica to build new wooden homes for Hurricane Melissa victims who are employees of Couples Resorts.