Water & Roads: Thames Water crews are repairing a burst 36-inch trunk main on Jamaica Road, SE1, causing flooding and partial closures; supplies are restored for most customers, with possible lower pressure during peak hours. Reggae & Tourism/Industry: Harbourfront Centre in Toronto will host the official launch of Reggae Month Canada during Island Soul, expanding in 2027 with performances, education, an industry conference and youth mentorship. Road Safety & Standards: The JN Foundation is urging tougher enforcement of Jamaica’s new motorcycle helmet standard and stronger port inspections to stop substandard and counterfeit helmets. Disaster Recovery & Housing: Government says modular homes are on standby as emergency shelters for the next hurricane season, with 1,200 units already in-country under a US$29m procurement. Agriculture & Water Security: Minister Floyd Green broke ground for the US$80m Hartlands Irrigation Project in St Catherine to boost water access and climate resilience for farmers. Health Systems & Operations: Kingston Public Hospital says it has fixed operational issues affecting stationery and laundry services, including commissioning new printers and expanding linen transport capacity. MSME & Digital Payments: MangoErrands launches a mobile payments platform letting diaspora senders earmark funds to verified Jamaican vendors for essentials like school supplies and utilities. Creative Sector Funding: Kingston Creative becomes the first Caribbean NGO to win a UNESCO-Aschberg grant for an 18-month CARE programme supporting artists’ rights, economic security and disaster preparedness. Energy Costs: Petrojam’s 87-octane billing price rises 37% since January, with another weekly increase taking effect Thursday.