Education Repairs: Black River Primary and Infant School in St. Elizabeth is about 60% repaired after Hurricane Melissa, with officials urging contractors to speed up ahead of the Sept. 7 reopening. Public Safety: The Jamaica Constabulary Force says it will intensify school-zone patrols for the new term, with school resource officers and campaigns like “Learn Not Loiter” and “Operation Nuh Linga.” Health Research Funding: Jamaica’s Ministry of Health and Wellness awarded $48 million to five researchers under the Research for Wellness Fund to tackle local public health challenges. Disaster Recovery: UNDP reports nearly 200 residents cleared about 2,000 tonnes of Hurricane Melissa debris through cash-for-clean-up, turning waste into school furniture and other materials. Maritime Growth: The Caymanas Special Economic Zone is expected to boost maritime activity, with the Maritime Authority pushing for a stronger regulatory framework. Business & Services: Digicel appointed Salvador “Salva” Hierrezuelo as group chief business officer from Sept. 1, and Advantage General Insurance rebranded as Sagicor General Insurance Jamaica. Sports: Wisynco’s Legend Beer takes over as title sponsor of the Jamaica Premier League, now the Legend Jamaica Premier League. Immigration/Crime: ICE carried out arrests of “criminal illegal aliens” in the U.S., while Jamaica reported six Haitians and a Jamaican detained in Trelawny during a roadblock. Culture & Community: A new Miss 30+ Jamaica pageant crowned police constable Sheneka Burke as the first winner.