Tourism & Trade: Jamaica is gearing up for JAPEX 2026 in Ocho Rios (Sept. 14–17), with Minister Edmund Bartlett saying about 80% of hotels are reopened and the rest are expected back by early 2027, while Jamaica’s tourism posted 2.34 million visitors and US$2.5b revenue through August. Education Infrastructure: The National Education Trust is rebuilding schools for resilience through structural integrity checks and upgraded “green” standards, as the new school year opens with 99.7% of schools operating; still, some campuses are using temporary classrooms after Hurricane Melissa. Back-to-School Support: The S Hotel Foundation is providing J$1.5m in grants (J$25,000–J$50,000) for children of tourism workers whose hotels remain closed. Transport & School Access: Montego Bay Metro faces driver shortages affecting routes, while the Rural School Bus Programme rolls out buses in St. Thomas and the wider rural network. Labour & Energy: The IDT orders Rubis tanker drivers to return to work Tuesday after industrial action, as negotiations continue. Public Health: A new Global School-Based Health Survey flags rising childhood obesity, with overweight up to 31.7% among adolescents. Safety & Compliance: Education Minister Dana Morris Dixon warns schools not to do repairs outside ministry protocols, following concerns at Balcombe Drive Primary.