Disaster-Ready Construction: Jamaica will introduce a new building code this year, with stricter enforcement and designs meant to withstand Category 5 hurricanes after Hurricane Melissa damaged or destroyed over 100,000 structures. Waste & Clean-City Push: NSWMA is set to launch a $200m public education programme, aiming for more regular collection across 4,275 districts and a big reduction in illegal dumping. Cement Supply Stabilises: Caribbean Cement reports supply up more than 20% after April rainfall disruptions, boosting production and dispatches and using imports to keep the market steady. Science & Innovation Overhaul: The Scientific Research Council (SRC) Act will be reviewed to modernise governance and expand the SRC’s role, including new digital systems and support for MSMEs. Water System Recovery: A multi-agency task force will assess Hurricane Melissa damage to St. Ann’s water systems, with site visits, engineering checks and financial assessments. Tourism 3.0: Minister Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica’s Tourism 3.0 strategy is shifting the sector toward stronger local linkages and more benefits for workers and communities. Hurricane Season Readiness: Liberty Caribbean says it is fully prepared for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, citing network resilience and emergency response upgrades. Transport for Reggae Sumfest: JUTC is the official transportation partner for Reggae Sumfest 2026, offering organised round-trip services to reduce congestion and parking stress. Skills & TVET Digitalisation: HEART/NSTA Trust is digitising TVET courses under a CARICOM pilot, while St. Thomas Technical High runs skills-based career exposure for students.