SRC Strategic Reset: Jamaica’s Scientific Research Council is reviewing its direction for the next 3–5 years, with a push into biotech, plant improvement, environmental tech, food security and emerging tech. AI Readiness: The SRC will host a free online discussion on Sept. 18, “AI or Be Left Behind,” aimed at helping Jamaicans use AI for work and business. STEM Pipeline Boost: SRC and the Jamaica Institution of Engineers sign a three-year MOU to build an innovation-to-entrepreneurship pathway and run monthly STEM sessions. Digital Skills Funding: The Universal Service Fund awards $3M in ICT grants to 12 students, with up to $300,000 per year. Business Support for Tech Entrepreneurs: JEF–YEA launches a Business Development Centre to connect entrepreneurs to training, mentorship, services and financing. Energy & Resilience Finance: CIBC Caribbean highlights US$820M in sustainable finance and clean energy support across the region. Public Health Labs: CARPHA workshop focuses on stronger Caribbean laboratory preparedness for faster detection and response. Solar for Outdoor Media: Visual Vibe moves its outdoor screens off the grid with solar to cut energy costs and downtime. Innovation in Finance Regulation: Jamaica’s FSC creates an Innovation Unit and a regulatory sandbox to help firms test new financial products earlier.