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AI & Literacy Push: A new SALISES-led national study says only 30% of Jamaicans are familiar with deepfakes and misinformation, and the call now is for stronger digital literacy to keep people from being misled. Digital Safety for Youth: The Health Ministry is drafting a social media policy for children and adolescents, citing links to anxiety and depression. Transport Warning: Opposition transport spokesman Mikael Phillips says years of “policy drift” have created “systemic chaos,” and he’s pushing a 10-point fix for regulation, infrastructure, and a national transport plan. Drought Response: Agriculture Minister Floyd Green outlines a $145m drought mitigation package—mini water catchment ponds, mulch, drip irrigation, and extra water trucks. Tourism & Licensing: TPDCo launches Licensing Expo 2026 as a one-stop shop for tourism permits across multiple agencies. Sports & Training: Cricket West Indies sets a 10-day high-performance ODI camp in Antigua ahead of the Sri Lanka series. Business Signals: Trade Winds targets export growth with tetra pak shelf-stable packaging, while OnlyFans data claims Jamaicans spent about J$830m over two years.

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