Construction & Infrastructure: Jamaica’s SPARK road programme phase one completion slips three months to end-March 2027, with Works Minister Robert Morgan citing quality and value-for-money. Road Costs: The Montego Bay Perimeter Road contract rises by nearly US$80 million to US$354.25 million as scope and engineering requirements expand. Tourism & Hospitality: Sandals and Beaches Resorts rolls out the Island Insiders Club loyalty programme from July 1, replacing Sandals Select Rewards while preserving existing member status. Agriculture & Food Manufacturing: Low scotch bonnet yields after Hurricane Melissa and earlier storms are squeezing hot pepper sauce supply and pushing up costs for local producers. Energy & Resilience: Energy Minister says new solar farm standards build hurricane-season resiliency into requirements. Governance & Integrity: Dr Andrew Wheatley rejects Integrity Commission findings and faces recommended illicit enrichment and related charges. Public Services: National Blood Transfusion Service launches eDelphi software to improve blood collection and a Lifesavers Club to grow regular donors. Immigration Policy: Jamaica says it’s in talks with the US to accept up to 25 non-criminal third-country nationals monthly, but not US deportees. Finance & Rates: Fed signals could limit BOJ room to cut as more policymakers project higher rates. Tech & Compliance: BGLC adjusts gaming machine policy—operators won’t face a fixed Pulse-to-SAS deadline, but machines must connect to the future Central Monitoring System.