Minister of Agriculture Floyd Green has pledged that the government stands ready to support the expansion of an initiative that was successfully implemented in Kitson Town, St. Catherine to other communities.
Relatives of a Jamaican woman who was killed by her estranged husband in New Jersey, in the United States of America have called for a change in policies relating to protection for domestic violence victims.
Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue affecting the island into tomorrow.
Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett has indicated that Jamaica being featured on American Broadcaster NBC's Today Show will augur well for the island's tourism industry.
The show hosted by Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones was broadcast live from Sandals Dunn's River in Mammee Bay, St. Ann on Thursday.
A 73-year-old Portland woman is suspected to have drowned in Bourbon District, Hope Bay, in the parish last evening.
Dead is Eunice Henry of the community.