Synthetic Drugs at Borders: Jamaica Customs says MDMA/ecstasy detections rose from 3 in 2024 to 6 in 2025, with 4 already recorded in the first half of 2026, flagging Jamaica’s role as a destination market in expanding synthetic supply chains. Water Sector Modernisation: Opposition spokesperson Ian Hayles proposes a national water master plan, stronger interconnections between systems, and faster renewable energy investment to cut grid vulnerability and improve resilience. Tourism 3.0 + AI: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett outlines AI use in visitor services, multilingual concierge support, and a real-time tourism insights dashboard, alongside worker training and data-driven marketing. Food & Tech Trust: A Thailand canned fish label scandal shows how species substitution and weak manufacturing controls can erode consumer trust—an issue that’s increasingly global. Blue Economy Knowledge Hub: CRFM, FAO and CAF launch an open-access Caribbean Blue Economy Knowledge Hub for fisheries, aquaculture and marine spatial planning, with Jamaica among participating countries. JSE Micro Market: The Jamaica Stock Exchange launches a micro market to help small firms raise $10–50 million, with tax incentives for early listings. Student Robotics Win: UTech student Antonio Rolong earns a spot for Jamaica in Autonomous Mobile Robotics at WorldSkills after strong national performance.