Education & Schools: Jamaica Teachers’ Association delegates rejected the government’s latest wage offer, with members set to decide whether to disrupt the September school term. Hurricane Recovery: Minister Dana Morris Dixon honoured educators who went above and beyond after Hurricane Melissa, while the IDB warns recovery is slow and Jamaica faces a long road ahead. Public Works & Consultation: Phillip Paulwell says there’s inadequate consultation over Norman Manley International Airport runway expansion into Kingston Harbour, pointing to Port Royal flooding during high tides. Security Partnership: Deputy PM Horace Chang welcomed an enhanced Jamaica–US security partnership, as organised crime evolves and cooperation deepens. Foreign Contractors Debate: JTA president La Sonja Harrison urged the government to engage foreign contractors to speed up repairs to hurricane-damaged schools. Agriculture Investment: Agro-Invest Corporation says it has secured over J$4 billion in new agricultural investment leads to tackle bottlenecks and scale climate-resilient infrastructure. Diplomacy/SDGs: Kamina Johnson Smith pushed for reforms to the multilateral system to better support Small Island Developing States with affordable financing. Crime & Arrests: St Mary police arrested two Dominican nationals, including a murder suspect, plus others during joint raids. Sports (CPL): Keemo Paul’s all-round show powered Jamaica Kingsmen to a 51-run win over St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, lifting them up the table.