Housing & SDG 11: A new UN report warns the world is running out of time to deliver sustainable cities, saying more than 3 billion people lack adequate housing and SDG 11 is dangerously off track with just four years to 2030. Tourism & Hospitality: Dominica’s Secret Bay made Travel + Leisure’s Caribbean top 10 resorts list, spotlighting luxury with sustainability. Cybersecurity & Standards: Jamaica is urging businesses to adopt ISO/IEC 27001 to better manage cyber risks and attract digital investment. Climate Resilience: UN Climate Change highlights Jamaica’s 2050 climate-resilient strategy as a model, noting resilience planning can cost less than rebuilding after disasters like Hurricane Melissa. Waste & Plastics: Jamaica Environment Trust calls for coordinated action—citizens, industry and government—pushing for stronger solid waste management and producer responsibility. Global Services: GSAJ leaders say Jamaica’s global services workforce has fallen by about a third since 2023-24, and the new president wants a stronger government push to market the sector. Education & Inclusion: A special education diagnostic centre in Portland is set to open in September, reducing the need for families to travel to Kingston for assessments. Agriculture & Eco-Tourism: Plans are moving to pedestrianise Holland Bamboo in St. Elizabeth and fund a wider ecotourism revitalisation. Capital Markets: The Jamaica Stock Exchange reported a strong June, with the Main Market Index up 3.7% and market capitalisation rising by about $68.6 billion. Culture & Events: NDTC’s Season of Dance will conclude outside Kingston for the first time, with the final in Montego Bay on August 16.