TVET Push in Schools: The Education Ministry says it will embed technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in high schools, aiming for more students to graduate with recognised skills certification and exploring legislative changes to boost HEART/NSTA’s role. Drought Response for Water: Water Minister Matthew Samuda says no school will be closed as drought worsens, with water trucks for schools and a tank programme for early-childhood institutions and farmers. Circular Economy After Melissa: UNDP’s Jamaica Resilient Recovery Initiative is turning Hurricane Melissa debris into bins, picnic tables and reconstruction materials in Westmoreland and Trelawny. Community Infrastructure Upgrade: Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited handed over a renovated $3.5m Orange Park Community Centre in St. Ann, now set to host youth, skills training and community programmes. Scholarships for Skills and Industry: The Agriculture Ministry awarded $17m+ in FACE Jamaica scholarships, while seven Jamaicans received fully funded UK master’s scholarships. Business and Planning Signals: NEPA recorded 2,430 development applications in 2025, and Bank of Jamaica survey data shows businesses still expect inflation above target. Energy Reliability Review: Jamaica’s Energy Ministry is commissioning an independent review of the June 5 islandwide blackout.