There has been a 16 per cent reduction in murders so far this year, although several police divisions across the island have seen increases in shootings and killings.
A US citizen was last week convicted in the St James Parish Court for concealment of criminal property and possession of criminal property after cash was found in women's wigs in his luggage at the airport in Montego Bay, St James.
Read more: US man found with cash in wigs at MoBay airport convicted
The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is probing an incident that resulted in a firearm being discharged at the Oracabessa, St Mary home of former National Security Minister Robert Montague.
Minister of Justice Delroy Chuck is urging beneficiaries of deceased persons whose matters are before the Administrator General’s Department (AGD) to agree to settle them quickly to prevent the devaluation of whatever assets may be in dispute.
Read more: Chuck urges parties to settle 'dead lef' disputes
Yet again Jamaica is proudly boasting another win as local spring water company, Lifespan has copped the Monde Selection International Quality Institute’s Grand Gold Award in the highest category offered by the institution.