Tourism & Culture Spotlight: Jamaica’s push for stronger cultural infrastructure got a boost as calls grow for a dedicated performing arts centre in western Jamaica, following the NDTC’s 64th anniversary season push in Montego Bay. Local Business & Exports: Industry Minister Aubyn Hill urged entrepreneurs to formalise and digitise their brands, register intellectual property, and use standards and accreditation bodies to help Jamaican products compete globally. Sports Tourism & Development: Paralympic leader Christopher Samuda said world-class sports infrastructure is key to athlete development and sport tourism, pointing to venue investment models like Colombia’s Para South American Games. Sustainability & Coastal Protection: JET CEO Theresa Rodriguez-Moodie warned solid waste and plastic pollution won’t be solved by individual effort alone, calling for producer responsibility and stronger focus from government and companies. Climate Resilience: UN Climate Change highlighted Jamaica’s long-term climate-resilient strategy as a model, stressing that investing in resilience can cost far less than rebuilding after disasters like Hurricane Melissa. Regional Policy Watch: CARICOM says it will audit member states’ policies on the US Third-Country Nationals arrangement before taking a clear position, as Jamaica continues to accept TCNs under an MOU. Visitor Safety Note (Caribbean): The US State Department issued a Level 2 “increased caution” travel advisory for Turks and Caicos, citing crime risks in tourist areas. Travel Deals: Sandals and Beaches launched “Black Friday in July,” offering major discounts and resort credits across Caribbean properties.