1200 young Jamaicans have applied for the summer internship program, the Tourism Enhancement Program informed; 112 employers in the tourism sector will offer 1000 working places across all 14 parishes

Three rail carts transporting bauxite to the port derailed in the Bog Walk Gorge; the National Environment & Planning Agency confirmed that the accident resulted in minimal environmental impact although one cart partially entered the river

At a flag-raising ceremony marking 63rd Independence Day, Mayor of Black River Richard Solomon urged citizens to take more responsibility in valuing and protecting Jamaica’s independence, inviting to more civic involvement, dropping among young people

Cricket West Indies apologised for the chaos during the opening T20 due to slow and congested lines and assured fans there will be smoother entry for the second T20 International between the West Indies and Australia

A major pipeline break on the Coral Gardens main road in St James has again impacted businesses and residents in the area, at the same spot where the water main burst in May 2024; the line is now closed at points, people in the area without water.