Scholarship for Stephen “Franno” Francis: Jamaica’s Government will establish a UTech scholarship in honour of the late sprint coach, announced by Olivia Grange during Francis’ thanksgiving service, with details to follow after talks with UTech and his family. Emergency response upgrade: The Jamaica Fire Brigade received over J$12M in firefighting and rescue gear from National Safety Limited, including HEROS NFPA helmets and hydraulic lifting bag systems, to strengthen disaster readiness after Hurricane Melissa. Digital safety for victims: The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport signed a deal with Amber Innovations to build the Jamsafe domestic violence app—one-button calling for help, plus links to counselling and services, designed to work without data or credit. Public health and tech policy: CARPHA is pushing lab capacity in Jamaica as part of regional efforts, while the wider region continues building cross-border digital public infrastructure. AI transparency: New invisible watermarking for AI-written text is rolling out globally, raising stakes for businesses using AI content. Security and enforcement: Jamaica Customs detailed its biggest cocaine seizure since the year began—over two tonnes—along with ganja, citing tech-led operations and stronger collaboration. Financial regulation timeline: Bank of Jamaica’s Richard Byles says the Twin Peaks overhaul will take years longer than earlier targets, as laws still need drafting and parliamentary debate.