Jamaica–Guyana Housing & Skills Push: Prime Minister Andrew Holness says Jamaica is short about 150,000 homes and is looking to Guyana’s faster approvals and building capacity as Hurricane Melissa recovery ramps up, while Guyana commits to 300-plus homes in Jamaica. Tourism Governance & Taxes: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett moves to create a National Tourism Council to coordinate the sector, as JHTA warns that a proposed GCT hike on tourism from 10% to 15% could hit operators tied to older contracts. Road Safety Crackdown: Justice Minister Delroy Chuck backs the Demerit Point System starting Oct. 1, targeting repeat reckless driving. STEM & Construction Pipeline: Government signs a $3.7-billion contract for Jamaica’s first STEAM academy, with 2,400 students set to benefit and a plan for more specialised schools. Insurance Costs Watch: Jamaica’s Financial Services Commission seeks fee changes that could raise general insurers’ regulatory costs by about $500m, with possible knock-on premium pressure. AI in Tourism & Media: Sandals/Beaches partner Reliant Destinations launches LUMI, a 24/7 AI resort-planning assistant, while broadcasters are told AI should strengthen trust, not replace editorial judgment. Industry Talent & Logistics: JMTC’s TAP apprenticeship readies Jamaica’s next theatre professionals, and a logistics-to-insurance career spotlight highlights growing service-sector pathways.