Women’s Cricket Boost: The WCPL is re-engineered for 2026 with a four-team “festival” in Barbados and a new Jamaica Empress franchise, with matches at Kensington Oval from Sept 5–17. Water Resilience Row: Opposition and Government trade barbs after Friday’s island-wide blackout left thousands without water; Water Minister Matthew Samuda says generators and restoration efforts are already underway, while critics push for solar-powered backup plans. Construction Skills Pressure: HEART/NSTA Trust is under fire over returns on training as Jamaica faces a shortage of skilled construction workers, threatening housing and infrastructure delivery. Infrastructure Delivery: Western Jamaica is set to get most of 55 new bridges under the Accelerated Bridge Programme, with Troy Bridge opening as part of post-Hurricane Melissa recovery. Industrial & Trade Moves: Afreximbank deepens engagement with Jamaica through a Kingston roadshow and a US$5b financing push, while Lasco Group plans to expand exports and Pan Jamaica Group reports record 2025 earnings. Energy/Power Scrutiny: JPS and NWC are under investigation after the blackout, with regulators and officials demanding answers as power and water restoration continues. Local Business & Learning: Jamalco donates $2m in tools to Porus High School to strengthen woodwork and electrical training. Markets Watch: Jamaica Stock Exchange records a May decline, with the Main Index down 1.58%.