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

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

Uber BV has renewed its historic partnership with the Jamaica Paralympic Association JPA in becoming the official islandwide travel partner for the governing body for para sports

The President of the Jamaica Egg Farmers Association noted that continued egg importation, initially approved in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, is now threatening the recovery of local producers who have been steadily rebuilding