Violence in Kingston’s diaspora spotlight: Queens detectives are hunting a suspect after a 29-year-old man was fatally stabbed outside a nightclub near 173-12 Jamaica Ave. just before 1 a.m. on Oct. 3; police say the victim died at Jamaica Hospital and no arrests have been made. Business & jobs: PriceSmart says it has opened a US$28 million new club in Ironshore, Montego Bay, with plans for more expansion in Jamaica including a distribution centre and a fourth club. Tourism revival: Da Villa Juanita in Portland, which reopened after the COVID-19 shutdown, is pitching itself as an ecotourism stay with ocean views and links to wider parish upgrades. Housing pressure: Jamaica’s government says it’s tackling housing affordability and land tenure issues, including unregistered parcels that limit access to financing. Tourism push abroad: Jamaica is targeting GCC travellers with better flight connectivity and multi-destination itineraries, positioning the island as an experience built on culture and people. Integrity & governance: The Integrity Commission found Councillor Ian Bell involved in deliberations tied to his wife’s Ocho Rios Transportation Centre space application, with concerns raised over permits and lease documentation. Local economy & construction readiness: Atlantic Hardware is preparing for a potential surge in reconstruction demand as NaRRA moves toward full operations by early 2027.