Tourism Trade & Recovery: JAPEX 2026 returns to Ocho Rios (Sept 14–17) as Jamaica pushes tourism recovery post-Hurricane Melissa and courts new buyers and partners. Tourism Innovation: TEF’s Tourism Innovation Incubator is helping entrepreneurs turn ideas into operating businesses, with GemVoyage describing how the programme moved it from concept to a registered company and prototype. Science & Innovation Awards: Nominations for Jamaica’s 2026 National Medal for Science and Technology and National Innovation Awards close Sept. 14, with approved entities urged to submit impact-focused entries. Energy Offshore Move: United Oil commissioned a rig study for Jamaica’s offshore licence as farm-out deadlines near, signalling momentum in exploration planning. Waste Management Upgrade: NSWMA commissioned the George’s Plain Temporary Holding Area in Westmoreland (solar power, offices, 24-hour security) to cut truck travel time and improve garbage collection efficiency. Food Security Linkages: Government says tourism procurement will shift to give local farmers first preference via long-term contracts under the Tourism 3.0 framework. Brand Protection for Creatives: A Voicebox founder says Jamaica’s brand protection system is weak after a long dispute over misuse of her media name, highlighting the need for stronger intellectual property enforcement. Used Car Sector Legal Fight: Used car dealers challenge a Trade Board mandatory warranty policy, arguing it is not grounded in the Sale of Goods Act and could hurt operations.