In case you missed it, here are OBSERVER ONLINE’s top 10 stories for today:

1. Prisoners to be allowed conjugal visits – security minister

Local inmates may soon be allowed conjugal visits, says Minister of National Security, Robert Montague. A conjugal visit is a scheduled period in which an inmate of a prison or jail is permitted to spend time in private with a visitor, usually a legal spouse. Full story here

2. Moravian Church elects female president after sex scandals

A woman has been elected as the new president of the Moravian Church in Jamaica, which was has been rocked by sex scandals in which three senior members were accused of sexual involvement with underage girls. Full story here

3. Westmoreland lists 10 most wanted men

The Westmoreland police have named the parish’s ten most wanted men, many of whom are suspects in murders committed in the parish. Other offences include wounding with intent, house breaking and receiving stolen goods. Full story here

4. ‘Young and the Restless’ actress commits to local film industry

Well-known American actress Victoria Rowell, who filmed her comedic soap opera ‘Rich and Ruthless’ in Jamaica last year, has committed to further projects in the island. Full story here

5. INDECOM probes killing of alleged gunman in Coronation Market

The Inspectorate of Constabulary (IOC) and the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) are now probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a man who was shot by police in the Coronation Market in downtown Kingston yesterday. Full story here

6. Three athletes removed from Jamaica’s world champs team

The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) has reduced the number of athletes travelling to the London World Championships from 59 to 56. Full story here

7. Crime down in five major categories – security minister

Minister of National Security, Robert Montague, is reporting reductions in five of the seven major categories of crime for the first six months of the calendar year. Full story here

8. Police providing protection at Savanna-la-mar Hospital, says senior cop

Head of the Westmoreland Police Division, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Egbert Parkins says the police are working closely with the Savanna-la-mar Public Hospital to provide protection for staff, who, in recent times, have been impacted by criminal gangs. Full story here

9. Taylor falls again in ICC rankings

West Indies Women’s captain, Stafanie Taylor, has continued her slide in the international rankings, as the fallout continues from her side’s outing at the recent ICC Women’s World Cup in England. Full story here

10. ExxonMobil discovers more oil offshore Guyana

US oil giant ExxonMobile has discovered more oil in the Payara reservoir offshore Guyana. In making the announcement today, ExxonMobil Corporation said this increases the total Payara discovery to approximately 500 million oil-equivalent barrels. Full story here