Agribusiness & Food Security: Jamaica’s Farmers’ Market initiative is helping producers recover after Hurricane Melissa by moving surplus vegetables to buyers, with 332 markets hosting 108,517kg of produce and generating about J$42.97m in revenue. Disaster Preparedness: ODPEM says Jamaica’s disaster risk management system is “strong, coordinated and response capable,” citing whole-of-government readiness and lessons from Hurricanes Beryl and Melissa. Climate-Ready Farming Finance: With the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season starting June 1, the agriculture ministry is backing 5,000 farmers through $50m in parametric insurance support via GK Weather Protect. Industry & Trade Signals: STATIN reports producer prices rose in April—mining/quarrying up 0.6% (bauxite/alumina) and manufacturing up 2.6% (notably refined petroleum products). Banking & Digital Push: Barita’s Cornerstone Trust and JN Fund Managers get approval to rebrand under the Barita name, positioning Barita Merchant Bank as Jamaica’s first digital bank. Real Estate Compliance: RETI and the CCIM Institute partner to strengthen compliance and professional ethics in Jamaica’s real estate sector. Tourism Linkages: Jamaica Tourist Board briefs 15 foreign service officers to promote Destination Jamaica and investment abroad. Crime & Scams: US courts sentence a North Carolina man to 121 months for selling lead lists to Jamaican lottery scammers targeting elderly Americans. Infrastructure & Urban Growth: Ground broken for the US$25m SANA plaza and tower in Kingston, a mixed-use project spanning retail, offices, and luxury residences.