Climate & Disaster Economics: New data says global extreme-weather losses were $210b in 2025, still 20% above the 2000–2019 average, while Jamaica’s losses were estimated at 39.4% of GDP—underscoring how climate shocks can hit the economy hard. Hurricane Melissa Recovery: A post-Melissa look warns the “lesson” is that what happened once can happen again, with the next bill potentially even higher. Revenue & Jobs Pressure: UCASE president Vincent Morrison warns Jamaica’s revenue collection could face a crisis as more people move into the informal sector; STATIN also shows unemployment edging up to 3.4% with job losses, especially in agriculture. Health Sector Industrial Action: With doctors threatening action over delayed overtime/emergency duty rulings, the Health Ministry says essential services will continue but some clinics and elective procedures may face adjustments; JCSA backs doctors’ call for a timely IDT decision. Manufacturing & Trade Costs: The revised Environmental Protection Levy is now in effect, raising the rate to 0.85% (from 0.5%) on goods, with quarterly timing from Oct–Dec. Water Security for Industry & Agriculture: Water Ministry emergency procurement will distribute 5,000 storage tanks over three months to schools and farmers to ease drought impacts. Business & Investment Signals: Paramount Trading reports a big jump in net profit despite Hurricane Melissa, citing growth in construction/adhesives and manufacturing; FESCO plans more dealer-owned service stations as sales and operating profit rise. Maritime & Logistics: MAJ marks World Maritime Day by stressing “policy to practice” for shipping resilience, noting most of Jamaica’s trade moves by sea. Diaspora & Finance for Farmworkers: JN Money says short-term loans help seasonal Jamaican farmworkers in Canada bridge paycheque gaps. Local Growth & Food/SME Spaces: Social Yard is set to create a new food and entertainment hub in Constant Spring-Manor Park, aimed at boosting MSMEs and jobs. Agriculture Industry Development: JPFA’s new president outlines a three-year agenda to professionalise pig farming, improve standards, and expand the market for Jamaican pork. Tourism & Culture: Jamaica promotes investment opportunities at a New York diaspora town hall, while NDTC announces South Florida performances and Masicka gears up for Portmore’s Forever1NE Music Festival.