Health Workforce & Migration: Ghana’s NMTC and ENT Nursing School in Kumasi welcomed 145 post-basic specialised nursing students backed by “Mahama Care,” with plans to sign MoUs with the US and UK to deploy Ghanaian nurses abroad, building on Jamaica-linked agreements. Biodiversity & Mining: The IUCN Red List warns deep-sea mining threatens 62% of endemic hydrothermal vent molluscs (125 of 201), with mining sediment plumes risking whole ecosystems and potential tech-linked species. Climate Resilience: UN Climate Change highlights Jamaica’s 2050 Long-Term Emission Reduction and Climate-Resilient Strategy, noting adaptation costs are comparable to losses from Hurricane Melissa—making resilience investment a cheaper path than rebuilding. Global Services Jobs: Jamaica’s global services sector has shed about a third of its workforce since 2023-24, and newly elected GSAJ president Yoni Epstein calls for a stronger government-led push to market BPO as AI reshapes demand. Tech & Innovation in Education: Northern Caribbean University won an international AI platform pitch competition with “WellNest,” aimed at helping clinicians write clinical notes. Public Safety Tech: JCF urges more businesses and institutions to connect surveillance systems to the JamaicaEye network to boost investigations and deter crime. Sports Development: Smash Jamaica 2026 launches with a new racket-sports bag line from Bresheh and aims to give 40+ junior players international experience.