A woman died after being hit by a motor vehicle in Ocho Rios, St. Ann this morning.

The St. Catherine north police have listed 9 men as persons on interest in relation to crimes committed in the division over the past few months.

Water Minister Matthew Samuda has re-emphasised concern about the risks posed by back yard pits due to potential ground water contamination.

"Jamaica's borders are not easy targets." That is the declaration from Acting Commissioner of Customs, Dr. Kirk Benjamin, as he issued a stern warning to criminals and smugglers.Speaking with IRIE FM news, Commissioner Benjamin says the Jamaica Customs Agency has increased its rate of detection and narcotics seizures at the island's ports.

In a statement, the JSE noted that the cyber breach occurred recently and has since been contained.It said the accessed information includes clients' full name; residential and or mailing address; email address and telephone number; date of birth; government-issued identification (taxpayer registration and passport numbers); and account number or client reference.The JSE said its current investigation has not identified evidence that passwords and security credentials were exposed.