Education & Skills: CXC is reforming School-Based Assessment, phasing out traditional SBAs for most non-practical CSEC/CAPE subjects and moving to Paper 032 under supervised exam conditions with topics shared about a month ahead, aiming to protect qualification integrity as generative AI rises. School Attendance Crackdown: Education Minister Dana Morris Dixon says truancy is worsening, especially in St Catherine, and is considering legal action that could include removing children from business places during school hours. Banking Payments Shift: CIBC will stop issuing and accepting cheques of $1 million+ from Sept 1, with the threshold dropping to $500,000 in March 2027 and $100,000 in Sept 2027 before cheques end March 1, 2028. Corporate/Finance: CariCRIS reaffirmed Sagicor Financial’s ratings with a stable outlook, despite a first-quarter net loss tied to investment losses. Tourism & Community: Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica’s US$10b/10m visitor target won’t come from hotels alone, pushing community-based tourism as the growth engine. Business & Tech: Valenta’s Jayesh Kasim warns AI adoption should start with fixing processes, not hype. Cybersecurity: Fortinet reports Jamaica saw 5.4m AI-driven cyberattack attempts in H1 2026. Transport Costs: Daryl Vaz says North-South Highway toll changes stem from a legally binding concession deal, with a proposed round-trip cap of $5,220. Local Economy: Taxi operators in Greater Portmore complain JUTC routes are cutting passenger numbers after PPV fare increases. Regional/People: Jamaica says two deported nationals from Eswatini do not want to return home for now.