Data protection delay: Jamaica’s Office of the Information Commissioner says full enforcement of the Data Protection Act won’t be ready until 2028, citing staffing and framework gaps. Public safety with data: The JCF, with IDB support, ran a data analytics workshop to help first responders use trends from DVICs and the Jamaica Injury Surveillance System to better prevent and respond to domestic and sexual violence. Justice tech upgrade: Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court launched a Criminal Records Office and a new records centre aimed at stopping “missing files” by tightening accountability for document storage and retrieval. STEM push: The education ministry is expanding STEM and special education support, including new STEM academies, better science labs, and more professionals for learning challenges. Child online policy: A national survey found 90.2% of Jamaicans support government regulation of minors’ social media use, with strong calls for shared responsibility. Climate + AI: UNEP highlights “human in the loop” AI for methane monitoring, using satellite-driven systems to speed up actionable climate decisions. Maritime autonomy: IMO and Caribbean Maritime University discussed how autonomous and semi-autonomous ships are moving toward real operations, with new training needs for seafarers. Food safety enforcement tech: APB says it’s using body cameras, JamaicaEye tracking, and plans for drone surveillance during abattoir inspections. Disaster rebuilding: $1.3b is going into hurricane-damaged Westmoreland primary schools, with major works progressing. Governance + tech: ODPEM faced donor backlash over SupportJamaica.gov.jm hosting and says migration to government-controlled systems is being rushed with security checks.