Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced that $1 billion will be provided in the next budget to support the development of small, community-based water projects as part of drought mitigation measures.
Read more: Gov't to provide $1B in next budget to combat worsening drought - PM
THE Opposition People's National Party (PNP) was forced on the defensive on Tuesday after one of its supporters threatened to rape a female Radio Jamaica journalist at the party's Old Hope Road headquarters on Monday evening.
Read more: PNP supporter who threatened to rape female journalist yet to be identified
The Andrew Holness-led government says it strongly condemns any attempt to intimidate, threaten, or harm journalists and media workers while they carry out their duties.
DEVELOPMENT economist Dr Chris Stokes is urging the authorities to target crime syndicates to prevent further attacks on cash couriers.
A former banker is considering the option of filing a lawsuit against the state after he was freed on Thursday of sexual offence charges following a stunning admission by the complainant in court that she lied about aspects of the purported incident.
Read more: Former banker freed of sex charges after complainant admits she lied