The police are advising persons to be extra vigilant as they go about shopping during the yuletide season, with their handling of cash and exposure of valuable items.
Police have charged a man with the murder of veteran journalist Barbara Gayle. He is 24 year old Travis Phillip Ellis of Gulf district in Gregory Park, St. Catherine.
The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has reported that this morning's fatal shooting incident in St. James has brought the total number of deaths from such incidents involving the security forces to 183.
Three men were killed in the incident, which occurred in Orange, St. James.
Many Jamaicans fear their Christmas menu will be different this year, due to difficulties sourcing sorrel.
They claim the bright-red or purplish flower, the main ingredient for Jamaica's traditional Christmas drink, is just not available.