Students in rural areas will begin to benefit from a dedicated system of 60 school buses starting in September 2025; the first phase of the project is already underway, with Jamaica Urban Transit Company expanding services in several areas

A 16% fare increase for public passenger vehicle operators has been approved; the increase, pending since April 2024, will be introduced in two phases

A Kingston-bound flight was forced to return to Miami and several other international services were delayed or rescheduled in Jamaica for temporary airspace restrictions linked to SpaceX's Flight 12 launch from Starbase, Texas, US

Jamaica has for too long been “a killing field”, said Justice Minister, calling on justices of the peace to take a more active role in curbing the influence of gang members within communities and delivering effective support

The campaign "Buy Jamaican, Build Jamaica" has been relaunched; The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association aims to strengthen local industries and support economic recovery, especially after the impact of Hurricane Melissa