A 91 year old woman perished in a house fire in Bluefields, Westmoreland early this morning.
Dead is Katleen Scott, of the community.
Four people were killed in motor vehicle crashes across the island on Christmas day.
The crashes occured in Westmoreland, Kingston and St. Ann.
Motorists are being urged to refrain from consuming alcohol while driving, as drunk driving is a major contributor to crashes during the Christmas season.
Health Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton, emphasizes that the usual celebration, accompanied by heavy eating and drinking, can become problematic when individuals are required to operate vehicles.
An 83-year-old man is suspected to have drowned at Grandpa Falls in Trinityville, St. Thomas, yesterday.
The deceased has been identified as Dalford McDuffus of Coley Lot, Trinityville in the parish.
As Jamaicans embrace the festive season, the Jamaica Public Service, JPS, is reminding its customers to take actions that will conserve energy.
In particular, Media and Public Relations Manager Audrey Williams is urging customers to be mindful of the use of electric stoves.