The St. James police say there has been an increase in cases of sacrilege, particularly break-ins, at churches.
Commanding Officer, Senior Superintendent Eron Samuels states that a task force has been established to address the issue.
Police have ramped up their presence in Red Bank, St. Elizabeth following a murder and robbery in the community, Thursday night.
The deceased has been identified as 39-year-old nail technician Nicole Facey, also called Nicky of Red Bank.
Police say at about 10:50 pm, Ms. Facey was making her way home from her business place when gunmen in a vehicle demanded her handbag.
The Jamaica Youth Advocacy Network (JYAN) has pointed out that regardless of context relating to shelterees at schools, the protection of children must remain paramount.
Opposition spokesman on education Damion Crawford has questioned the rationale for the government’s plan to relocate shelterees from schools by next month.
Four more Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) employees have been charged in relation to alleged financial irregularities at the company.