Grid Shock: Jamaica’s islandwide blackout last Friday is being blamed on lightning damage triggering a cascading JPS grid failure, with regulators demanding a preliminary report in 48 hours and a full report in 30 days; water supply was also hit, leaving about 65,000 customers without water as restoration continued. Energy Strategy: Science Minister Andrew Wheatley says Jamaica is advancing plans to build the knowledge base for possible nuclear energy use for domestic purposes, pointing to hurricane damage and oil-price shocks. Data Protection Rollout: Delays to Jamaica’s Data Protection Oversight Committee are tied to difficulty finding a willing retired High Court judge, while the Data Protection Act’s enforcement is still catching up. Skills & Training Tech: HEART/NSTA Trust digitised three CARICOM TVET courses on its Moodle platform, and Opposition MP Peter Bunting wants HEART reshaped to keep up with fast-changing, AI-driven workplaces. Health Innovation: May Pen Hospital is restarting minimally invasive gynaecologic surgery using new high-definition camera systems and training support. Infrastructure Delivery: PM Holness and Morgan highlight the Accelerated Bridge Project and faster approvals to cut the cost of delays, as Troy Bridge reopens after years. Food Systems Pressure: Caribbean hot sauce makers warn Scotch bonnet shortages are driving higher prices after extreme weather. STEM & Research: UWI’s Dr Lori-Ann Fisher contributed to a major Lancet series on the global kidney disease crisis.