Tourism Resilience: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett renewed calls in Toronto for a global tourism resilience fund to help destinations recover from shocks like extreme weather and war-driven aviation disruptions. Drought & Water Security: Jamaica warned of possible full water prohibition orders from Aug. 10 if dry forecasts hold, with an $86m emergency plan including water trucking and storage tanks. Agriculture & Fisheries: The Lucea Fish Sanctuary opened in Hanover to support sustainable fishing and protect marine food security. Pharma Regulation: AS Bryden says Jamaica’s drug registration backlog is delaying access to newer medicines, with 400+ molecules awaiting approval. Energy & Climate Finance: JMMB’s DR arm placed US$11m into solar and wind via its Sustainable Energy Fund. Construction & Infrastructure: Seprod plans its first housing development in St Thomas on 3,000 acres, while TJH eyes participation in the Montego Bay Perimeter Road project. Manufacturing & Trade: STATIN data show manufacturing producer prices rising while mining edges down; Jamaica spent US$763m on raw materials and intermediate goods in Jan–Apr. Regulated Gaming: Jamaica issued its first casino gaming operator’s licence to Adamas Grand Casino for Green Island, Hanover. Insurance Gap: Lloyd’s study highlights climate-related insurance protection gaps leaving farmers, fishers and tourism workers to self-recover after hurricanes. Maritime Accountability: Guyana’s MV Barima inquiry commissioners were sworn in, with Jamaica also facing scrutiny over disaster response and transparency.