All-Island Blackout Fallout: Jamaica’s Friday night outage left the country dark and disrupted water supply, with the OUR ordering JPS to submit a preliminary report on the cause and a full report within 30 days; JPS says “significant lightning activities” damaged critical infrastructure and triggered a cascading grid failure, while Energy Minister Daryl Vaz called it “an embarrassment” and rejected conspiracy claims involving the USS Nimitz. Water Security Pressure: Opposition water spokesman Ian Hayles says the NWC’s near-total dependence on the power grid shows a governance crisis, as about 65,000 customers still reported without water while restoration continued. Renewables Push: Hayles and others are renewing calls for solar and advanced renewable backup for critical water facilities to prevent a single-point failure during disasters. Construction Labour Crunch: Opposition agriculture and fisheries spokesman Dr Dayton Campbell links post-Melissa rebuilding to a widening skills and labour shortage, arguing for stronger youth pathways into agriculture and practical training. Food Safety Reminder: St. Thomas veterinary public health inspector Nardia Nembhard urges consumers to buy inspected, stamped meat from approved sources. Honey Supply Strain: Hurricane Melissa wiped out an estimated 16,000 bee colonies, triggering honey shortages that are hitting manufacturers and herbal product producers. Aviation Dispute: CONVIASA says a Cancun–Maiquetia flight diversion to Jamaica involved irregularities, including lack of required operational support and passenger uncertainty for over eight hours. Tourism Media Boost: CTO honoured Caribbean storytellers in New York and launched CTO TV to expand regional tourism content.