In the headlines health facilities in Jamaica enter emergency mode amid disruptions and regionally, a call for a flexible approach to Caribbean integration.

In the headlines, more water restrictions for Kingston and St. Andrew. Regionally, the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank launches Office of Financial Conduct to protect bank customers.

In the headlines Justice Minister Deleroy Chuck open to Firearms Act review but insists on tough gun laws, and regionally Calypso legend Mighty Sparrow dies at 91.  

In the headlines Jamaica hosts 20th Caribbean week of agriculture to boost food security and regionally Caribbean Investment Forum to focus on transformational investment.

In the headlines Prime Minister Andrew Holness says an independent effective judiciary is critical to the rule of law and regionally international and regional leaders move to secure Bahamas’ digital lifeline.

In the headlines Jamaica’s government gives instructions for the formation of one road authority, and regionally Barbados has been urged to prepare for global technological shift.

In the headlines Jamaica’s finance minister Favl Williams says Jamaica is recovering faster than expected after Hurricane Melissa. Regionally, Guyana disperses $122 million in support to MV Ruma victims.

In the headlines Jamaica’s Justice Minister Delroy Chuck signals a review of the country’s Firearms Act and regionally Antigua and Barbuda renewed call for tenure for industrial court judges.