Opposition Spokesperson on Energy, Phillip Paulwell, says the in-evitable increase in fuel prices, due to the war in the Middle East, is another indication, that the government must invest in renewable energy.
The statement comes, amidst fresh military strikes in the Middle East, following initial attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel, on Saturday.
Approximately 1800 ailing Jamaicans have received support through the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund Medical Assistance Programme.
CHASE's Chief Executive Officer, Wilford Heaven made the disclosure while speaking with the Financial Corner.
The Ministry of Fisheries, through the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) has officially launched Phase 2 of the Fisheries Hurricane Melissa Recovery Programme.
The second phase of the programme was launched recently in Montego Bay, St James.
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.