The Lethe Primary and Infant School in St. James will have access to improved sanitation facilities thanks to a project undertaken by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund to upgrade toilets and other washrooms, repair the roof and construct water tank bases

The Banana Board has urged farmers to prioritise the proper use of fertilisers to aid crop recovery after periods of heavy rains, as these can wash away essential nutrients, leading to the depletion of the soil

902 of the island's 1.009 schools will be ready for the start of the 2024/25 academic year on 2 September notwithstanding the impact of Hurricane Beryl, the Ministry of Education and Youth Affairs said

Jamaica has recorded about 165 local earthquakes this year according to Mona Campus, seismic unit of the University of the West Indies

The public was informed that the use of drones is not permitted for the Independence Grand Gala, to be held today, unless special permission is granted by Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority and Jamaica Defence Force