Food & Local Business: Grillin’ Time is pitching its Jamaican-made chicken wings and spice mix to shoppers across Kingston and Montego Bay, with most spices locally sourced and products now stocked in major supermarkets and markets. Dining Spotlight: Shams Middle Eastern Cuisine and Bakery is getting a fresh Marketplace review, highlighting its hummus, falafel, kebabs, shawarma and Arabian coffee in a busy, cosy dining room. Food Prices Debate: A new look at local vs imported chicken challenges the “cheaper” assumption by comparing prices and the real structure behind them. Public Safety: Downtown Kingston KFC was rocked by an explosion that left two technicians with burn injuries; the chain says it secured the site and is supporting staff. Sports & Culture: The Reggae Marathon is registering for its 2026 staging and moving race operations to Kingston’s Devon House, deepening the event’s tourism and heritage tie. Disaster Risk Finance: Jamaica secured a US$200m World Bank catastrophe bond to replace the prior US$150m coverage after Hurricane Melissa, with payouts triggered by storm thresholds and a maturity set for 2030. Crime & Justice: A St Ann man has been charged with murder and firearms offences over a fatal Lluidas Vale, St Catherine gun attack; meanwhile, a Kingston woman in a Denham Town robbery and gun case had a not guilty verdict entered after the Crown conceded it couldn’t mount a viable prosecution. International Links: Ghana and Jamaica are pushing direct flights, expanded trade and resident diplomatic missions through renewed cooperation talks in Accra.