Education & Tech Upgrade: Digicel Foundation signed MoUs to boost ICT smart labs at three teacher training colleges, adding well over US$80,000 per institution to expand tech-enabled teaching. Tourism & Local Economy: UDC launched its “Enjoy Your Jamaica” summer push in Montego Bay, spotlighting Dunn’s River promos and Ocho Rios “Summer Bonfire Saturdays” to drive repeat visits. Infrastructure & Water Resilience: Government highlighted major wastewater and water-supply works, including Negril’s new sewage treatment facility and upgrades across Falmouth, Port Antonio and Portmore. Trade & Logistics: Industry Ministry relaunched the Jamaica Trade Facilitation Working Group, positioning Jamaica as a global logistics node and pointing to Kingston Freeport expansion. Roads & Jobs: SPARK Programme earmarked $25B to rehabilitate 37 priority roads across 11 parishes, targeting broad citizen benefits. Skills & Workforce Debate: HEART/NSTA told Parliament it certified 55,000 in the last financial year, while PAAC questioned the gap with employer complaints about qualified workers. Energy & Climate Risk: Jamaica’s Met Service warned of hotter-than-normal conditions with El Niño likely to intensify heatwaves. Regional Integration: CARICOM marked its 53rd anniversary with calls for deeper cooperation on security, disaster response, climate adaptation, public health and education. Industry Spotlight: Steven Dietrich made history as the first Jamaican counsel before ITLOS for the International Seabed Authority, underscoring Jamaica’s growing role in global maritime law.