Hurricane Recovery: Jamaica has signed J$1.05 billion (US$6.6m) in contracts to build 268 semi-permanent homes for families hit by Hurricane Melissa, with DT Brown Construction delivering 143 units in Westmoreland and Southland Construction 125 in St Elizabeth, aiming for early on-site results within two months. Education Resilience: The Education Ministry says 688 schools were damaged by Melissa, including 313 severely, with $26 billion earmarked for repairs and reconstruction as classes restart under upgraded facilities. Tourism Growth: JAMVAC is pushing beyond ports by partnering with top international cruise travel sellers, reporting 632,100 cruise arrivals in Jan–May 2026 (down 2.9% year-on-year), while Ocho Rios stakeholders staged a major cleanup and beautification drive to protect the resort town’s appeal. Industry & Skills: The Tourism Enhancement Fund selected 15 entrepreneurs for its Tourism Innovation Incubator (from 218 applicants), with a seven-month push on market validation and investment readiness, including AI prototype development. Energy & Jobs: JPS Foundation awarded $21.8m in scholarships to students across mining communities, including engineering support at UTech. Governance & Rights: Jamaica’s reparations petition to King Charles is set to be presented to the Privy Council for advisory consideration on slavery legality and UK responsibility.