This, as he maintained that Jamaica's ongoing development is not the result of sudden windfalls or chance but of disciplined governance, effective leadership and long-term planning.

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Reports emerged yesterday that at least 24 newborns have died at the medical facility since June 1.

The matter has resulted in concern and outrage from members of the public.In a response last evening, SERHA acknowledged the public concern and said it has commenced an investigation.It also noted that preliminary data indicated that the majority of the affected babies were born prematurely, with significant factors that could have predisposed them to serious illness.

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A preliminary report has indicated that prematurity is the cause of an increase in the number of neo-natal deaths at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital.

The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) made the declaration following public concern, stemming from media reports about the spike in dead babies at the hospital so far this month.

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The Supreme Court has ordered the Government to pay $120 million in damages to Mr. Williams, who spent five decades in custody without a trial.Despite being declared unfit to plead, Mr. Williams was released in 2020, following persistent advocacy.

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That's the reaction from human rights lobby group, Stand Up for Jamaica (SUFJ), following today's Supreme Court ruling, which has ordered the government to pay 120 million dollars in damages to a mentally ill man who spent fifty years in prison, without a trial.George Williams was imprisoned in 1970 on a murder charge, and remained there until June 2020, despite being deemed unfit to plead.

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Sadness hangs over the Beecham Hill Infant and Primary School in Richmond, St. Mary, following the murder of one of its assistant teachers.

Dead is 21-year-old D'Johnnay Graham of Flint River, in Richmond.

She was fatally shot by a police constable said to be her boyfriend.

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Mr. Golding made the clarification while addressing supporters at a St. Andrew Eastern campaign rally last evening. It comes amidst condemnation from the ruling Jamaica Labour Party, over what it described as violent rhetoric being spewed by the PNP.

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Ground has been broken for the 2.4 billion dollar Braeton to Naggo Head Road Project in St. Catherine.

Construction of the three kilometre four lane road project is expected to last over 16 months.

Prime Minister, Dr. Andrew Holness, noted that Portmore is becoming a self-generating and self-contained economic entity, with businesses attracting employment, as well as entertainment.

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Motorists will soon have access to more street parking in Downtown Kingston, following an agreement between the Kingston and the St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, KSAMC and the Jamaica Stock Exchange, JSE. 

Under the memorandum of understanding the JSE will manage an area along Gold Street.

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There has been a 15% reduction in major crimes in the St. Catherine south police division.

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