Tourism Resilience: Edmund Bartlett says the world has entered “the Age of Resilience,” arguing tourism’s survival depends on financing people and adaptive capacity as climate shocks, conflict and cyber threats converge. Disaster Reconstruction: NaRRA CEO Antony Anderson heads to Peru (Aug 9–13) to study resilient rebuilding methods with UK-supported government-to-government lessons for Jamaica’s recovery. Water & Drought Pressure: With drought restrictions looming, Kingston and St Andrew car wash operators warn they may have to shut or switch as potable-water use bans could tighten by Aug 10. Energy & Industry: Century Aluminum’s Jamalco refinery brings a new turbine online to run on self-generated power, targeting major alumina cost savings and reducing reliance on the national grid. Local Business Leadership: Pure National Limited names Omar McFarlane CEO after a 2024 fire, with about US$400m invested to rebuild production capacity. Tourism Investment Risk: Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association warns investors are uneasy over a proposed GCT increase for the sector, pressing for clarity. STEM for Rural Schools: SRC’s STEM Summer Attachment Programme reports 83% rural participation, aiming to close lab and equipment gaps. Community & Sports: St James High School will benefit from the Fitt Nation876 Charity 5K Night Run/Walk on Aug 15, while Montego Bay prepares to host the Special Olympics Caribbean Beach Games in November. Honours & Service: National Honours list includes business and public-service leaders such as Daryl Vaz, Maxine Henry-Wilson, Diana Stewart and Christopher Zacca.