Jamaica Fashion Week: Island Village in Ocho Rios will host the inaugural Jamaica Fashion Week from Nov. 19–22, 2026, with designers, models, industry stakeholders and visitors gathering for a four-day fashion, culture and entertainment showcase. ROOFS Support: Labour and Social Security Minister Pearnel Charles Jr. is urging people who haven’t received ROOFS benefits to contact the Labour Ministry’s parish offices, noting issues may be as simple as TRN verification. Disability Services: The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities says its head office relocation from 10 Ripon Road to 1C-1F Pawsey Road is underway, with client services temporarily operating from the NIS office at 18 Ripon Road. Trench Town Protest: Residents in Trench Town protested after a police fatal shooting that left Ralston Weir (“Johnny Five”) dead, with the family questioning the police account. Water Crunch: Drought and water restrictions are driving up costs for water-dependent businesses in Kingston and St Andrew, with some passing added charges to customers. Road Woes: In Hanover, poor road conditions are disrupting school deliveries even as the new academic year begins. Tourism Tech: Google’s AI Mode is rolling out hotel booking features, which could reshape how travellers plan and reserve Jamaican trips. Business Growth: Wendy’s Jamaica is opening its second Portmore location in West Cumberland, creating jobs for 34 Jamaicans. Health & Research: The Heart Institute of the Caribbean is presenting Jamaican cardiovascular research at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2026, including findings linked to Hurricane Melissa.