The issue of fees in the banking system has been a concern with many of the view that the fees are too high. Dr. Holness emphasizes that affordability is critical to expanding access to the financial system.

They have been identified as 31-year-old Nicki Gibbs, a nurse technician of Bronx, New York, USA and her husband, Swayne Barker, otherwise called “Black Boss” of Red Dirt, Flankers in St. James. Police say the operation was carried out between 4:00 a.m. and 5:47 a.m. by members of the Anti-Lottery Scam Unit, the Jamaica Fugitive Apprehension Team and the St. James Operational Support Team in Red Dirt, St. James.

The Health Ministry says members of the public should not consume packaged sugar produced by Pan Caribbean Sugar Company. This as a preliminary laboratory test has identified metal fragments in samples of this brand of sugar purchased at retail outlets

Churches have joined the call for the sanctuary and place of refuge to be respected. This follows the murder of 38-year-old Montego Bay businesswoman, Corra Thompson.

Chief Judge of the Parish Courts, Justice Brodrick Smith says long-term solutions are being finalized to address challenges facing staff at the Westmoreland Parish Court. On Monday court staff staged a sick out over poor working conditions at the facility.