Medicinal Cannabis Regulation: Jamaica’s Cannabis Licensing Authority has opened new headquarters at 7 Haining Road in Kingston, aiming to modernize and streamline services as it pushes for a more transparent, credible and internationally respected medicinal cannabis industry. Tourism & Hospitality: Royalton is reopening five Jamaica properties under the Marriott umbrella—three in Negril starting Aug. 25 and two in Montego Bay on Sept. 15—with reservations now open. Health Services Expansion: Biomedical Caledonia Medical Laboratory has added a new collection centre in Drax Hall, St Ann, bringing its national network to 52 centres to make diagnostic testing more accessible. Disaster Preparedness: ODPEM trained and certified 18 national disaster responders through a Last Mile Distribution Training of Trainers programme, with plans to cascade training to about 300 field staff across the region. Business & Investment: A major commercial property—the former MegaMart site in Catherine Hall, Montego Bay—is listed for sale, offering about 90,000 sq ft and 200 parking spaces. Culture & Music: Morgan Heritage returns with the new single “Come Feel The Love,” released July 10 and filmed across Jamaica. Public Safety: NEPA is investigating reports of crocodiles spotted in urban drains in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland. Crime & Courts: A St James Parish Court mediation ended a case over an alleged $2,000 dispute that escalated into a stabbing.