The police have listed 2 men as persons of interest in relation to yesterday's fiery protest by residents in the Grants Pen Community in Kingston.

They are Dujohn Walker otherwise called ‘Man-a-forty, and a man known only by his aliases Busha or Bin Laden.

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The central bank has pointed out that the tariffs imposed by the United States of America will have some impact on Jamaica’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth.

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St. Andrew businessman, Robert Bell, who is facing several charges in relation to the physical assault of a nurse last week, was denied bail when he appeared in the gun court today.Providing an update to IRIE FM news, defence attorney Christopher Townsend, explained that following national outcry over the incident, the judge thought it was safer for Bell not to be released at this time.

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The girl died following a shooting incident at a premises in Ingleside, Mandeville, last night.Police reports are that she was at home with relatives at about 10:00 PM when an explosion was heard.When checks were made, Gia was found suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.

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Gender Minister, Olivia Babsy Grange, says the Government has proposed further strengthening of laws to include stronger and more appropriate penalties for domestic and sexual violence.Ms Grange, who was speaking in parliament yesterday, condemned violence against women.

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The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) revealed today that the national poverty rate has been halved, falling from 16.7 per cent in 2021 to 8.2 per cent in 2023.Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says this marks a major milestone in the Government's ongoing efforts to improve the quality of life for all Jamaicans.

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According to the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), this reduction represents the lowest rate recorded since poverty rates were first measured in 1989.Director General of the PIOJ, Dr. Wayne Henry, presented the data during the quarterly press briefing this morning.

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The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting that the economy grew by an estimated 0.8 per cent between January and March this year when compared to the same period in 2024.PIOJ's Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry, made the disclosure during a press briefing this morning.

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Despite concerns that uncertainties in the United States (US) will affect Jamaica's tourism, the country's Central Bank is projecting continued growth in the sector.

Bank of Jamaica's Deputy Governor,Robert Stennett, explained that though persons might be hesitant to travel to Jamaica from the US at this time, the island will still benefit from visitors from other countries.

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The government has allocated over $170 million dollars towards mitigation works to be carried out across the island ahead of what's expected to be a very active 2025 hurricane season.

Works Minister Robert Morgan said based on what happened during Beryl and Rafael, the government is being proactive.

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