EV Market Entry: Kintyre Holdings (Ja) Ltd says it has bought a 75% stake in an electric vehicle dealership in a deal expected to reach $100 million, funded through new share issuance that dilutes existing shareholders. Roads & Congestion Relief: Government plans to dualise East King’s House Road and Lady Musgrave Road, widening a 2.8-km stretch to four lanes and adding drainage, utilities, traffic signals and fibre ducts, with Cabinet approval targeted by Aug. 31, 2026. Construction Supply: Cabinet has approved cement imports for six months to ease a local supply gap after Hurricane Melissa, with private sector players welcoming the move. Agriculture Risk Management: Agriculture Minister Floyd Green launched a weather-triggered insurance scheme for farmers, with $50 million earmarked to cover 5,000 farmers, plus drought support including catchment ponds. Food Safety Alert: Police warn the public to avoid buying beef from unknown sources after eight stolen cows were illegally slaughtered in Clarendon without veterinary inspection. Labour & Social Protection: Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Jr. linked productivity to national resilience, while the Ministry of Labour also pushed reporting to fight child labour. Diaspora & Resilience: Jamaica’s 11th Biennial Diaspora Conference highlighted diaspora partnerships for a more climate-resilient Jamaica, including disaster preparedness and resilient infrastructure.