Community Commerce: The Social Development Commission (SDC) staged the St. Thomas Economic Village in Morant Bay, bringing together grassroots entrepreneurs selling crafts, food, herbs and more, with the goal of boosting local economic initiatives and linking residents to key government services. Substance Misuse Push: Westmoreland’s NCDA opened a new parish office and urged a united response to rising youth drug use, saying referrals already exceed prior yearly totals, with marijuana use among minors a key concern. Vehicle Dealer Dispute: TWA Automotive says it is the sole authorised Jetour distributor and dealer in Jamaica, the Bahamas and the Cayman Islands, pushing back on “unauthorised and misleading” claims by parallel importers and brokers. Crime Update: Police are investigating an ABM robbery at Scotiabank in Portmore, where men allegedly used codes to open safes and stole cash worth millions. Public Safety Clarification: Jamaica’s national security ministry and police urged calm over Third-Country National rumours, reiterating no facility has been approved or finalised for St. Mary. Education Investment: A $3.7-billion contract was signed for Jamaica’s first STEAM Academy in St. Catherine, targeting about 2,400 students and paving the way for more specialised schools. Aviation Law: The Senate approved the Civil Aviation (Amendment) Act, 2026, aimed at strengthening safety oversight and aligning Jamaica’s aviation rules with international standards. Business Expansion: KFC is set to open near Mary Brown’s Corner on Constant Spring Road in St. Andrew in the first half of 2027.