Tourism 3.0: Minister Edmund Bartlett’s new Tourism 3.0 plan reframes tourism as a national economic platform, backed by a proposed new Tourism Authority, a “Local First” procurement push for farmers and micro-businesses, and AI-enabled reforms to retain more value in Jamaica. SEZ & Exports: Walkerswood’s parent, AML, is investing about US$1.5m to expand farming, processing and output under Jamaica’s Special Economic Zone regime, aiming to multiply productive capacity and boost exports. Cost of Living: Petrojam says gasoline prices will fall from June 28, with diesel also down, easing near-term pump pressure. Minimum Wage: Parliament approved a $1,000 minimum wage increase to $17,000 per 40-hour week effective July 1, alongside higher overtime and double-time rates. Health System: Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton orders urgent inspections and interim fixes after JMDA raised concerns about medical interns’ overcrowding, understaffing and unsafe living/working conditions. Public Finance: The Ministry of Finance issued guidance for bidders on quarterly public auctions, including registration and deposit requirements. Security & Borders: FNID reports cocaine seizures in the first half of 2026 exceeding totals from 2016-2021, while Customs flags a growing MDMA/ecstasy detection trend at ports.