Diaspora & Innovation: Foreign Affairs Minister Alando Terrelonge urged young Jamaicans to engage in policy and innovation, and said Jamaica must position itself to benefit from global advances in science, technology and sustainable development through stronger diaspora partnerships. Inflation Watch: STATIN reports Jamaica’s annual inflation climbed to 5.4% in May, with a 1.5% monthly rise driven mainly by higher food prices and costlier restaurant meals and electricity. Banking Court Update: The Court of Appeal granted Fitz Jackson leave to appeal in his Scotia Bank cheque fee case, keeping the matter “very live.” Construction & Housing Pipeline: NHT opened applications for its 2026/27 Construction Scholarship (up to $1m annually per student), while Kingston’s development scene gets a boost with new renderings for a 285-unit mixed-use project at 164-02 Jamaica Ave. Smart City Push: The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean announced EcoVista, a 283-acre “university smart city” in Trelawny, seeking US$15m for land acquisition. Food & Farming Incentives: Nominations are open for CARICOM Farmer of the Year and Young Farmer awards, with entries due end of June. Industry & Jobs: Kingston Creative launched the Createch Incubator to back early-stage creative entrepreneurs using AI and new tech, and the IFC confirmed a US$15m investment into a CARICOM resilience debt fund targeting SME financing. Tourism Strategy: Jamaica’s Tourism 3.0 plan was highlighted as a new push to sustain growth and broaden benefits to workers and communities.