Tourism Resilience & Infrastructure: Jamaica is pushing ahead on visitor readiness with a $25B SPARK programme to rehabilitate 37 priority roads across 11 parishes, aiming to cut congestion and improve access to key services. Water & Coastal Protection: Minister Matthew Samuda told the JHTA awards luncheon that major wastewater and water-supply upgrades are underway—highlighting Negril, Falmouth, Port Antonio and Portmore—to protect coastal assets. Skills for the Tourism Boom: In St. Thomas, more than 50 residents graduated from the Tourism Skills Ready project with training in hospitality, housekeeping, maintenance and mixology, supported by Rotary. Local Tourism Campaign: UDC launched the “Enjoy Your Jamaica” summer push at Dunn’s River and Ocho Rios, offering local perks like group admission deals and a DRFP Passport rewards programme. Safety & Climate Watch: Jamaicans are being urged to stay hydrated as the Met Service warns of hotter-than-normal conditions linked to a likely strong El Niño. Tourism Policy & Access: A major court fight is unfolding over public beach access as campaigners challenge moves that restrict coastline entry at some resorts. Air Travel Recovery: MBJ Airports says flight frequencies and passenger recovery are steadily improving post-Hurricane Melissa, with load factors rising.