Tourism & Trade: Jamaica’s tourism push stays front and centre as JAPEX 2026 returns to Ocho Rios (Sept. 14–17), with Minister Edmund Bartlett saying about 80% of hotels are reopened and more are due in early 2027. Business & Skills: Industry Minister Aubyn Hill urged firms to “build bridges” via education-to-employment links, lower energy costs, logistics, and smarter tech to reach global markets. Education & Resilience: Post-Hurricane Melissa school recovery is still uneven: NET is funding temporary classrooms at Maggotty High and easing overcrowding at other sites, while Education Minister Dana Morris Dixon says repairs must follow ministry protocols after Balcombe Drive Primary concerns. STEM Focus: Educators are being encouraged to expand STEM learning across all career paths, with SRC stressing the cross-cutting value for every industry. Finance & Remittances: JN Money and WapiPay are partnering to expand remittance options for Jamaicans, including cash collection and bank deposits. Energy & Industry: The IDT ordered Rubis tanker drivers to return to work Tuesday after an industrial dispute. Safety & Compliance: A Brooklyn case alleges fake construction safety cards sold to workers without required training—highlighting the cost of shortcuts in safety systems.