NACAC Athletics: Jamaica piled up another big haul in Tlaxcala, Mexico, winning 25 medals on day two of the NACAC Under-18 and Under-23 Championships, including 14 golds, with standout wins in sprints, hurdles and throws. Local Sports Spotlight: Chee Wah grabbed Under-18 200m gold for T&T in the same meet, while Jamaica’s Alikay Reynolds won the Under-18 800m and the wider Jamaica team kept dominance rolling. Politics & Community: Jamaica mourns former Cabinet Minister and MP Dean Peart, praised across the aisle for decades of service, including building 13 community centres in Manchester North Western. Public Safety: A security guard was charged after allegedly shooting a supermarket customer in Discovery Bay, St Ann, during an altercation. Business & Jobs: Industry Minister Aubyn Hill urged MSMEs to formalise and prepare for NaRRA opportunities, warning that big infrastructure contracts will demand local suppliers and services. Education: PEP top performers in St James East Central were recognised ahead of secondary school, with scholarships and support for high-achieving students. Crime & Courts: An elderly landlord in St Catherine was charged after allegedly cutting locks and robbing a tenant of $400,000 in coins. Migration Watch: PIOJ says Jamaica’s population grew by just 600 in 2025, with the US, Canada and UK leading destinations for emigrants.