The forensic reports in the case of the four men, who are accused of murdering four men, while they were playing a game of dominos at Industry Village, St Andrew, on February 4, are still outstanding.The accused are Horace Clue, Joshenar Gray, Dwayne Morgan and Sheldon Redwood.

They are on bail and were ordered to return to court on November 7.

The men are charged with murder, shooting with intent and illegal possession of firearm and ammunition.

The Crown is alleging that the men shot and killed four men and injured several persons who were at the domino game.

The Ministry of Health and Environment is reporting an outbreak of acute viral conjunctivitis, more commonly known as pink-eye.

Based on reports received, the outbreak appears to be affecting the parishes of St Catherine, Kingston and St Andrew, Manchester, Westmoreland, St James and St Ann.

According to Dr Eva Lewis-Fuller, director of health promotion and protection in the ministry, "The best way to prevent an infection is to avoid contact with someone who has this infection, which is caused by a virus. Persons should wash hands thoroughly regularly, and desist from touching their faces, especially around the eyes, not sharing towels, make-up or contact lenses. Shaking hands with an infected person should be avoided as such persons may have infected eye secretions on their hands."

Fuller also said parents should keep children with pink-eye at home for one week after symptoms appear.

Chief of Defence Staff Major General Stewart Saunders has extended condolences to the family of Captain Julius Gordon.

Members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) are mourning his passing.

Captain Gordon was a training officer in the Second Battalion, the Jamaica Regiment (2JR). He was commissioned as an officer in July 2002 and served six years in the JDF.