The Drax Hall to Llandovery water extension project was officially commissioned into service, yesterday. The project, which cost Government about $370 million, was completed within 6 months, and carried out by the National Water Commission in collaboration with the Rural Water Supply Limited.

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Jamaica Labour Party Leader Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness said while the phrase third term has been bandied about in recent weeks, he is not asking for a third term. He told party supporters that what he seeks from the electorate is a vote for a Government that has performed.

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Senator Scott-Mottley made the announcements during last evening's launch of the PNP's manifesto ahead of the September 3 general election. The manifesto dubbed “Mission Jamaica Love: A Pledge to Country”, is now available on the PNP’s website and social media pages.

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His comments come in the wake of criticism by the Jamaica Labour Party, that the PNP's manifesto is merely a regurgitation of what is already being done by the JLP. The manifesto, entitled “Mission Jamaica Love: A Pledge to Country” was unveiled last evening.

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Dancehall artiste Mr. Lexx is currently  in the United States, making a number of stops across several cities.

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Some prison inmates who recently completed university-level courses and performed with academic excellence are being encouraged to pursue further studies.

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn commended the inmates for their hard work and perseverance.

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For the first time in Jamaica's history, a major political party has released an audio version of its general election manifesto in Patois.

The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) launched its manifesto in Kingston last evening.

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Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Leader, Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has stated that the JLP will not be writing off any constituency.

He made the statement yesterday, as he toured sections of Manchester North West, which is held by the People’s National Party’s (PNP's) Mikael Phillips.

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The Governing Jamaica Labour Party has described the PNP's manifesto as a regurgitation of what the JLP has done and plans to do.Speaking with IRIE FM News, Chairman of the JLP's Communication Taskforce, Senator Abka Fitz-Henley said the manifesto is underwhelming.

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The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) has launched its manifesto, which it says is rooted in love for the country and a commitment to service over self.The manifesto, which was launched last evening at the Pegasus Hotel in Kingston is entitled “Mission Jamaica Love: A Pledge to Country.”

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