Water Infrastructure Push: Jamaica’s Western Water Resilience Improvement Project kicks off with a US$176-million first phase under the US$450-million programme, aiming to modernise ageing systems and boost supply to 200,000+ people across four western parishes, though motorists should expect traffic delays. Housing & Recovery: The modular housing programme has moved into construction and assembling after Hurricane Melissa, with about 1,500 units already in Jamaica and another 1,000 expected by month-end, despite earlier shipping/logistics hiccups. Local Business Pressure: Black River entrepreneurs in St Elizabeth say recovery plans are too slow, leaving firms short on financing and clarity on the town’s future. Relocation Clarity: St Elizabeth landowners affected by the Government’s relocation programme are demanding clear answers on how assets will be acquired and what autonomy they’ll retain. Education Resilience Upgrade: Hopewell Primary in St Elizabeth is getting a US$1.44-million climate-resilient upgrade to serve as a safer school and emergency shelter during Category 5 events. Finance & Markets: Bank of Jamaica injects $2 billion in liquidity support to deposit-taking institutions; the JSE resumes trading in Atlantic Hardware shares after audited statements were filed. Tourism & Jobs: TEF will add alternative pathways beyond its summer internships after 16,900 applications for about 1,000 paid slots; MBJ Airports says new international routes signal airline confidence in Montego Bay. Regional Trade Link: YEA launches ACTION to connect Afro-Caribbean businesses and investors and expand trade and investment opportunities.