The Jamaican Government is moving to change the penalty for murder.
Read more: 45 years to life: Gov't proposes harsher penalties for murder
Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the new Firearms Act is already affecting the psyche of offenders and has resulted in the arrest and charge of more than 80 people for various firearm offences since the law came into effect in November last year.
Read more: More than 80 arrested, charged under new Firearms Act so far, says PM
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) is putting reins on the operation of investment firm Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL) following news of a monumental fraud at the entity that, sources say, amounts to more than $1.2 billion.
Sports management consultant Carole Beckford and stockbroker Ryan Strachan are encouraging athletes not to panic or limit their investment activities in the wake of news that an account belonging to iconic Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt was among those affected in a massive employee fraud case at the investment firm Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL).
Read more: Athletes urged to keep investing after Usain Bolt's account fleeced.
Information Minister Robert Morgan says it will be difficult for Rosalee Gage-Grey to remain head of Jamaica's child protection agency after a report accused her of “gross breach” of care for engaging an American donor punished for involvement with a minor.