Jamaica's Energy Ministry says it is monitoring the conflict in the Middle East, as there could be impacts for the local sector.
International media say the escalating war has caused a global increase in oil prices.
The development comes amidst fresh military strikes in the Middle East, following initial attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel, on Saturday.
The anxiety level among Jamaicans living in the Middle East has sky-rocketed, as the conflict escalates.
The Jamaican community there is hunkering down trying to keep safe amid the sounds of war.
Sixty (60) murders were recorded in February.
Police data indicate that at the end of last month, there were 93 murders.
There was a record low of thirty-three murders recorded at the end of January.
Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has stressed that Jamaica is working towards recording fewer than 500 murders this year.
He made the statement at the Jamaican Diaspora Town Hall in St. Kitts and Nevis at the weekend.
Eleven (11) newly constructed classrooms were opened at the Holmwood Technical High School in Manchester, today.
The school received an expansion of its facilities with the classrooms being supported by a staff room, and restrooms on four floors.