Civil Aviation Overhaul: The Senate has approved the Civil Aviation (Amendment) Act, 2026, aimed at tightening Jamaica’s aviation safety oversight, accident investigations, and alignment with the Chicago Convention, including updated penalties. Education Push: A $3.7-billion contract was signed for Jamaica’s first STEAM Academy at Greater Bernard Lodge in St. Catherine, targeting about 2,400 students (grades 7–13) and serving as a pilot for more specialised STEAM schools. National Security Clarification: The Ministry of National Security and Peace says reports that third-country nationals will be housed in St. Mary are false, stressing no such arrangements are in place and urging the public to rely on official updates. Crime Update: Police are investigating an ABM robbery at Scotiabank in Portmore, St. Catherine, where men allegedly used access codes to open safes and steal cash between Saturday afternoon and early Sunday. Energy & Investment: United Oil and Gas says Jamaica’s most promising prospects haven’t been fully drilled yet, pointing to oil and gas evidence from 11 wells and arguing for continued exploration. Tourism Workers: Opposition legislator Damion Crawford is urging a special minimum wage for tourism workers, citing unpredictable hours, higher travel costs, and emotional labour. Business & Exports: Walkerswood’s parent, AML, is expanding exports under Jamaica’s Special Economic Zone framework, investing about US$1.5 million to boost farming, processing, and output.