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Government working to commercialize tertiary level research; St. Elizabeth welcomes new Justice Centre; and Energy Minister commends Caribbean Energy Security Initiative.

Murders trending down in western parishes; National Security Ministry working to tackle criminal elements and decrease in remittances could be linked to increase in employment.

NWA starts work to replace Paradise Bridge in Westmoreland, Victoria Jubilee hospital gets new elevator and Ferris to Mackfield roadworks at 98 percent completion.

States of emergency to boost business and consumer confidence; JAS set to launch young farmers association and; National Child Diversion Programme to be fully rolled out in November.

$42 million raised for Adopt A Clinic Initiative to date; Labour Ministry undertaking infrastructure upgrades; and Energy Minister lauds Massy Gas Products Limited Jamaica.

Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General, Rocky Meade has welcomed the cooperation of citizens under the state of emergency in the South St. Andrew Police Division. He says the security personnel will do their best to respect citizens’ rights while carrying out their duties.

A state of public emergency was on Sunday declared for the St. Andrew South Police Division. Prime Minister Andrew Holness notes that approximately 70 per cent of homicides in the division have been as a result of criminal activity, while another 30 per cent relate to inter personal conflicts such as domestic violence.

Agriculture positioned as the best sector for investment, traffic changes for Barbican Road this weekend and Government looking to establish direct flights to Mexico.

Investor confidence remains stable; Agricultural Produce Act to be amended and; Labour and Social Security Ministry to roll out Jamaica Canada Farm Worker App.

Ministry of Labour and Social Security improving customer service delivery; Sexual Harassment Bill tabled and KSAMC puts cap on events at Hope Gardens.

Prime Minister urges citizens to cooperate with crime fighting measures; work on Jacob’s Hut Bridge in Clarendon progressing; and Outgoing Charge d’Affaires at US embassy commends Jamaica.

Consumer confidence hits new record high; agreement signed for Cannabis Pilot Project; and Government looking to outsource operations at Ian Fleming Airport.