Rank and file members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force are reportedly restive, in addition to being incensed at what has been deemed as silence and disrespect by the Finance Ministry.

This is due to the Finance Ministry's non-response to requests for wage meetings.

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The Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services, (TODSS), described the situation as a bad move.

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Investigators are yet to establish a motive for a shooting incident on Tuesday in which shots were fired by armed men near the campaign team of a Jamaica Labour Party member of parliament.

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Local government minister Desmond McKenzie says the government intends to spend a further $350 m to refurbish sanitary facilities across the country.

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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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