Public Safety & Crime: Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake says Jamaica’s murder toll is 20% lower than last year, with shootings also down 24%, but he warns officers not to “ease off the throttle.” Violence Update: A man, Damion Rose, 39, was fatally shot by police in Cobbla, Manchester, after an alleged confrontation involving a ratchet knife. Serious Charges: “Rat Poison” Devon McPherson was charged with murder and other offences after a businessman was shot dead in Central Village, St Catherine. Community Policing: The JCF launched a six-month mentorship programme pairing 21 senior officers with 42 junior ranks to develop future leaders. Local Governance: St Andrew South West MP Dr Angela Brown Burke is calling for a 50% jump in the Constituency Development Fund to better meet back-to-school and other needs. Health & Development: Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton awarded nearly $48m for five research projects under the Research for Wellness Fund, and 141 scholarship recipients received support for health-related studies. Drought Response: The Jamaica Umbrella Groups of Churches urged prayer, water conservation, and practical help for vulnerable communities as drought continues. Sports: Saim Ayub’s CPL century powered Jamaica Kingsmen to a win over St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, while the Trinbago Knight Riders beat Barbados Tridents by 7 wickets.