Some families who cannot be accommodated at the Haven housing development in Central Kingston are being assured that the government will soon address their needs as well.

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According to the Island Traffic Authority, this is one more than the 234 recorded up to August 7 last year. The month of July has seen the highest number of road fatalities with 40.

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His call follows Tuesday's crash which claimed the life of 12-year-old Malique Barnes who was struck from his bicycle by a Toyota Hiace in Prospect, Manchester. Police reports are that about 3:20 P.M. Malique reportedly rode his bicycle into the path of the Toyota Hiace motor bus.

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Recently Energy Minister Daryl Vaz stated that changes would have to be made to the licence or it will not be renewed in 2027. Speaking at the Commissioning Ceremony for the Best Dressed Chicken's Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) powered processing plant in Spring Village, Saint Catherine, the Prime Minister again referred to the high cost of energy in Jamaica.

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The Office of the Political Ombudsman (OPO) is urging cooperation with lawmen as they investigate an alleged shooting incident, involving Member of Parliament, Donovan Williams.

The incident reportedly happened last night, while Mr. Williams was conducting campaign duties in his Kingston Central Constituency.

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Yesterday marked day two of the testing process, where the buses were driven along 30 routes in three parishes.30 other routes were tested on Monday but that process did not go without challenge. Mr. Vaz had reported two incidents of blown out tyres, and one or two minor road mishaps. He pledged to have the issues addressed.

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Opposition Leader Mark Golding has called for progressive policies that will support and nurture the nation's foundational values of freedom, justice and unity.This as Jamaica seeks to uplift its people and strengthen its economy.

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Prime Minister, Dr. Andrew Holness is challenging the nation to resist being spectators and become more involved in shaping a country they desire.This as Jamaica celebrates 63 years of independence today under the theme, "Be Proud, Be Bold in the Black, Green and Gold."

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says ground breaking and opening ceremonies which he participates in, are not linked to the upcoming general election.

Speaking at the commissioning ceremony for the Best Dressed Chicken's Processing Plant in Spring Village, St. Catherine today, Dr. Holness said that event, like many others, is simply on a corporate calendar and is not linked to the impending election.

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Opposition spokesman on Transport, Mikael Phillips, has described yesterday's mishaps involving recently acquired school buses as "red flags" indicating the struggles these vehicles will face navigating rural roadways.

The buses were being tested along 30 routes, in all three counties yesterday but footage posted to social media showed that the tests did not go without challenges.

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