One of the island's leading consultant psychiatrists said the decentralisation of mental health care has been blamed for the incidence of fatal violence committed by mentally ill persons in Jamaica

The Jamaica Airports Authority has identified a site for the creation of the country's fourth international airport, which will be located in Negril, Westmoreland

Jamaica's fire brigade will install smoke detectors in several homes on the island, as part of efforts to use technology to prevent and minimise fire-related deaths and injuries

An appeal was made to employers to promote emotional well-being in the workplace as a means to increase productivity, reduce illness and create motivation by Director of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services of the Ministry of Health and Welfare