Hospitality Workforce Boost: HEART/NSTA Trust and Sandals Corporate University launched Jamaica’s Hospitality Apprenticeship Programme, with 88 young people set for hands-on training in food service, housekeeping, culinary arts and property maintenance before placements at Sandals resorts in St. Ann and Westmoreland. Summer Attractions Push: UDC’s “Enjoy Your Jamaica” campaign is rolling out discounted entry and loyalty perks for Dunn’s River Falls and Park, plus group savings and Bonfire Saturdays, running through the summer. New Air Link for Tourism: LIAT welcomed its inaugural Guadeloupe–Montego Bay flight, starting twice weekly and aiming to grow to daily service as demand rises—opening more access for French Caribbean visitors. Luxury Hotel Development: LCH Developments and Ennismore (with Accor) are bringing a lifestyle hotel and branded residences to The Pinnacle Jamaica in Montego Bay, with the first residential tower targeted for 2027. Visa-Free Spain Update: Spain confirmed visa-free short stays for nine CARICOM countries (Jamaica not included), allowing up to 90 days in 180 for tourism and business—good news for regional travel planning. Travel Deals Spotlight: A July stay at Negril’s Rockhouse Hotel is being advertised from about $152/night, highlighting value at independent properties. Culture & Community: Sandals Foundation opened applications for up to US$80,000 for Caribbean community projects, while Reggae Sumfest in St. Ann announced traffic plans for the Kartel–Mavado “A Taste of Reggae Sumfest” event. Public Health Note: New York’s air quality turned “blood red” from Canadian wildfire smoke, with KN95 masks distributed in affected areas. In Memoriam: Reggae singer Fantan Mojah died at 49 after heart-related complications.