Healthcare Expansion: UHWI is rolling out expanded specialist services, including new cardiac and stroke programmes, advanced diagnostics, critical care upgrades and a stroke thrombectomy option to speed treatment and strengthen its role as a national referral centre. Education Disruption: UTech and UWI Mona lecturers are on strike, with reported refusal to submit marks and non-engagement in orientation and planning, potentially affecting exams and administrative functions. Manufacturing Restructuring: Sherwin-Williams has closed its St Catherine manufacturing operations and will shift to a distribution-only model, keeping retail stores open and continuing supply via St Catherine and Montego Bay. Tourism & Hospitality: Sandals is pushing destination weddings with a free upgraded package for qualifying 2027 Jamaica weddings, while Meliá is highlighted for strong global luxury brand strength. Industry & Business Performance: Spur Tree Spices Jamaica posted a sharp Q2 profit jump on higher sales volumes and improved efficiency, despite margin pressure from input costs. Agriculture & MSMEs: HEART/NSTA Trust is urging livestock investment and training at Ebony Park, and it also backed Uber Wax Limited with a $1-million MSME grant to grow bookings and operations. Community & Events: JCF is calling for support for the Law Enforcement Torch Run to fund Special Olympics Caribbean Beach Games in Montego Bay.