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The St. Ann Municipal Corporation is reporting that 76 shelters have been deemed ready in the event of a hurricane this year.Chairman of the Corporation, Mayor Michael Belnavis, gave the update during a hurricane preparedness press conference.

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National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang disclosed today that there have been discussions on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Jamaica and the United States to accept non-Jamaican nationals being removed from the U.S. Opposition Spokesperson on Foreign, Regional and Diaspora Affairs, Senator Donna Scott-Mottley says the reports have generated significant public concern and raise important questions that the Government has a responsibility to answer.

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Constable Andrew Wilson was charged following a probe by the Independent Commission of Investigations ( INDECOM) and a ruling by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The charge stems from an incident on May 17, in Granville St. James, during which 45-year-old Bulgin was shot while in her motor car.

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The Jamaica Beach Birthright Environmental Movement (JaBBEM) says the case involving claimed prescriptive rights to access Mammee Bay beach in St. Ann has been postponed until November 6.JaBBEM President, Dr. Devon Taylor, disclosed that the matter, which was scheduled to come before the St. Ann Parish Court yesterday, was rescheduled.

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As the nation continues to confront climate change-related challenges, the Opposition People's National Party is urging Jamaica not to only view the Diaspora as a source of remittances but as a strategic partner in nation-building.The appeal comes as the country observes Diaspora Day today under the theme "Diaspora Partnerships: Rebuilding a More Climate-Resilient Jamaica."

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State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright, has challenged Jamaicans abroad to claim their share of the country's economic growth.Addressing the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre yesterday, he noted that shifting global dynamics, including rising inflation and increased cost of living overseas, have upended stability in many countries.

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While elective surgeries have been scaled down at the Kingston Public Hospital, emergency surgeries continue amidst ongoing challenges with the air conditioning system.Permanent Secretary in the Health and Wellness Ministry, Errol Greene, gave the update at this morning's sitting of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC).

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Jamaican born NBA legend Patrick Ewing, has received an honorary championship ring following the New York Knicks NBA championship victory on the weekend.

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Chief Executive Officer of Tamper Consulting, Kenute Hare, is urging Public Passenger Vehicle (PPV) operators to equip their vehicles with black boxes.The devices can record vital driving data, including speed, braking patterns, acceleration and location.

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Christopher Tufton, says the Community-Arranged Response Effort (CARE) Fund is not a slush fund.He made the comment at the launch ceremony yesterday.The Fund aims to promote community-driven solutions for better health and wellness outcomes across the country.

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