Parents, guardians and property owners are being urged to secure water sources as part of efforts aimed at keeping children safe.The appeal comes from the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA).
The People's National Party (PNP) says it has referred the membership of an accused former Member of Parliament (MP) to the appropriate internal processes for immediate action.
This follows reports that the former MP has been charged with a serious sexual offence.
Plans are being made to provide psycho-social support to the elderly man who was seen in a viral video in a physical confrontation with a police officer.
The incident, which reportedly happened in Tawes Pen, St. Catherine, has led to the officer's interdiction, pending the outcome of a thorough probe by the Inspectorate and Professional Oversight Bureau.
Executive Director of Stand Up for Jamaica, Carla Gullotta has expressed concern about the number of police fatal shooting incidents since the start of the year.
According to the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) 88 people have died in alleged confrontations with the security forces since January.
Three Colombian nationals are to face the court today to answer to charges relating to what police describe as the largest single cocaine seizure in Jamaica’s recorded history.
The seizure, valued at approximately $1.65 billion JMD follows a coastal interception on Saturday, March 21.