Deep-Sea Mining Push: The US plans to auction large sections of water around American Samoa for deep-sea mining, a move critics say breaks with international rules and could worsen environmental risks. Ratings & Finance: AM Best upgraded several Sagicor Financial ratings, affirming Jamaica operations with a stable outlook. Education Funding & Governance: UWI is mapping a 3–4 year Mona and Western campus expansion, while students face no cost hikes amid the UWI build-out; CMU president also urges a new funding model for tertiary institutions. Police & Public Service Delays: Former JCF members report years-long delays in retroactive payments and leave balances, with the Police Federation pressing for action. Integrity Commission: The IC says it can’t locate seven former public officials to charge them over statutory declaration failures, leaving cases “dormant.” Justice & Rights: The AAJ wants judicial discretion restored in firearm sentencing before the next court term; human rights groups warn about health risks for a detainee held under a Preventive Detention Order during the State of Emergency. Road Safety: TODSS calls for a thorough investigation into a deadly Trelawny crash that killed seven, urging caution as fatalities remain high. Hurricane Melissa Rebuild: JISA says it still can’t get a clear list of private schools that received promised post-Melissa grant money. Local Economy & Community: Reggae Sumfest’s traffic plan reportedly passed an early test, but vendors were also forced to move from a no-vending zone.