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

1. Former Security Minister Dwight Nelson is dead

Former Minister of National Security Dwight Nelson is dead. He was 72 years old.

2. $13.9b issued into circulation for week leading up to Christmas — BoJ

The Bank of Jamaica’s (BoJ) says total currency issued into circulation for the week leading up the Christmas holidays, from December 17 to 21, amounted to $13.9 billion.

3. ‘Use it & lose it’, FLA warns against gun salutes in festive season

The Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA), says it is standing firm on the policy that no licensed firearm holders should be participating in any gun salutes this festive season.

4. PNP calls on UDC to reveal findings of Dunn’s River audit

The People’s National Party’s (PNP) Shadow Minister of Tourism, Wykeham McNeil, is calling on the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) to make public the “long-awaited” report of the independent audit on the Dunn’s River Fall’s investigation of impropriety at the world famous facility.

5. Jamaica appoints first honorary consul in Scotland

Distinguished Jamaican-born scientist, Professor Sir Godfrey “Geoff” Palmer, OBE, has been appointed Jamaica’s first honorary consul in Scotland.

6. Motions seek to dismiss Oklahoma human trafficking lawsuits filed by Jamaican, Filipino immigrants

Two motions to dismiss federal human trafficking lawsuits against an Oklahoma couple and several companies they operate are pending, including one that’s been awaiting action for more than a year.

7. Sagicor seeks to reassure C’bean customers after Alignvest takeover

Sagicor Financial Corporation (SFC) is seeking to reassure Caribbean nationals that the move by the Canadian-based, Alignvest, to take over its operations, will not adversely impact its business in the region and North America.

8. CARICOM made ‘significant advances’ in 2018 — LaRocque

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary General, Irwin LaRocque, Monday said the 15-member regional integration grouping had made “some significant advances” during the past 12 months and was looking forward to the final year of the strategic plan to re-position CARICOM.

9. Dwight Nelson served the working class well, says Phillips

Leader of the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP), Dr Peter Phillips has expressed sadness at the passing of veteran trade unionist and former Government minister, Dwight Nelson who passed away this morning.

10. West Indies captain Brathwaite rails at Bangladesh umpires

West Indies Twenty20 skipper Carlos Brathwaite blasted the match umpires for giving “50-50 decisions” to Bangladesh even though his side won the third Twenty20 international to wrap up the series.