Public Health Tech: CARPHA has officially launched an Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Regional Reference Laboratory in Jamaica, upgrading its lab referral network to boost surveillance and diagnostic capacity across 26 Caribbean states. Digital Skills & Jobs: The UK has rolled out its Making Trade Happen programme to help Jamaican tech and BPO firms become export-ready, with applications open until Aug. 2, after earlier UK-backed support helped local companies win millions in international contracts. Disaster-Ready Healthcare: Jamaica’s Ministry of Health says technical assessments of Hurricane Melissa-damaged facilities are underway, with engineering firms already deployed and parish consultations expected after the assessments. Green Business: Juici Patties wins the Green Business Jamaica Award of Excellence for a fifth straight year, taking Gold in all NEPA Green Business Jamaica categories. Health & Safety Infrastructure: MPs are pressing for clarity on timelines and staffing under the $6.04-billion Health Hurricane Response Programme, including upgrades to meet PAHO Smart Health Facility standards. Tourism Data Tools: Free Wi-Fi at Dunn’s River Falls is being used to collect visitor survey responses that will guide tourism planning and product development. Conservation: Experts warn the Caribbean parrot pet trade is pushing native species toward extinction, calling for stronger action against illegal capture and habitat loss. Urban Planning: Kingston Harbour Walk Project segment two has signed for feasibility and detailed design work, aiming to create a continuous 25-km promenade from downtown Kingston to Port Royal.