The category 5 system which made landfall on October 28, damaged several hotels in St. James, Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth, Trelawny and St. Ann.

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Head of the St Elizabeth police, Senior Superintendent Coleridge Minto, gave the update during a meeting with Prime Minister, Dr. Andrew Holness, on Friday. SSP Minto said high schools have reopened, and only few people remain in shelters.

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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill says Jamaica’s industrial sector is entering a period of renewed stability and investment confidence, as construction begins on an industrial park in Lakes Pen, St. Catherine.

The development, being undertaken by Sygnus Real Estate Finance, follows recent regulatory sub-division approval.

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The Southern Regional Health Authority, (SRHA) has implemented contingency measures, at facilities that are being overwhelmed with patients, since the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Regional Director Michael Bent acknowledged the frustration of persons seeking medical care at hospitals and health centres, especially with the long wait time.

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The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) says it is investigating an incident in which a student fell from one of its school buses operated along the Buff Bay to Highgate Route in St. Mary. The incident reportedly occurred on December 1.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says all criminals should know by now that they will not get away with their crimes. 

Dr. Holness made the statement during yesterday's visit to St. Elizabeth, where Commanding Officer Senior Superintendent Coleridge Minto, gave an update.

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The Ministry of Health says it provided psychosocial support to over 3400 citizens, as well as over 500 health care workers, in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. 

This was to help them cope with the emotional trauma, grief, anxiety, and stress caused by the hurricane.

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The tension between Valiant and Armani has resurfaced online as the Dancehall clash atmosphere continues to intensify.

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Police arrested three people in connection with the theft of motor vehicles during an operation in Friendship, Spanish Town, St. Catherine on Tuesday morning.

Three motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts were recovered.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has pointed to the importance of having reduced homicides, so that the tourism sector can be bolstered.

He was speaking at the Pinnacle Tower One Topping Out Ceremony in Montego Bay, St. James.

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