Renewables Push: IRENA is inviting renewable energy developers across Central America and the Caribbean, including Jamaica, to submit projects for possible support via its Climate Investment Platform and Energy Transition Accelerator Financing. Roads for Tourism: NWA road rehabilitation begins in Ocho Rios this weekend, with intermittent traffic changes over 10 days, while a separate $42.7m St Mary upgrade links Robin’s Bay and Strawberry Fields to expand community tourism access. Business & MSMEs: Ocho Rios entrepreneur Kingsley Jair Harrison’s SnapTap platform is gaining traction across 10 countries, aiming to replace multiple business apps with one dashboard for marketing, sales and customer management. Drought Strain: Churches urge prayer, water conservation and support for vulnerable communities as drought worsens, and shoppers report higher prices at Coronation Market. Public Safety & Trade: JCF destroyed millions in counterfeit goods in an anti-illicit trade operation, warning that fake products fuel gangs and pose health risks. Transport Policy: Jamaica’s demerit point system rollout is delayed to Oct 1, 2026, pending a full revision and education programme. Local Security Incident: A construction worker in St Elizabeth was fatally shot by police during an alleged firearm confrontation, with a .45 pistol seized.