Jamaica–Guyana Dealmaking: Jamaica and Guyana signed multiple MOUs in Georgetown covering agriculture, defence and security, finance, housing, technology and climate resilience—an effort to deepen strategic ties and support regional food and security priorities. Tourism Policy Pressure: Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association warns the Government’s proposed GCT increase on tourism activities (from 10% to 15%) could hurt operators locked into older contracts, while also urging faster investment in roads, drainage, water and other resort-town infrastructure. Banking Ownership Shift: Scotiabank plans to buy the remaining stake in Scotia Group Jamaica and take the company private, raising the bigger question of who controls Caribbean banking and how the region stays plugged into global finance. Wellness Brand Push: JACANA unveiled a Caribbean Wellness Platform built around its organic farm in St. Ann, aiming to scale Jamaica’s natural-healing tourism as the global wellness market surges. Creative Economy Spotlight: St Kitts’ Creative Power Arts Convention 2027 will feature Machel Montano and Stephen “Di Genius” McGregor as facilitators, boosting regional music talent pathways. Security & Cash Loss: Police are investigating an ABM break-in at Scotiabank’s Portmore location in which thieves reportedly stole millions in cash. Earthquake Update: A 4.1 magnitude quake shook eastern Jamaica (including the Corporate Area) with no reported damage or injuries.