Third-Country Deportees Deal: Jamaica has signed an MoU with the US to accept up to 25 third-country deportees every two weeks, with National Security Minister Horace Chang saying it’s a “structured, managed process” and not detention resettlement—while the PNP warns of security and reputational risks. Integrity Commission Fallout: Opposition pressure is mounting on Cabinet Minister Andrew Wheatley after the IC recommended illicit enrichment and false-declaration charges; PNP leaders and civil society groups are calling for his removal pending prosecution. Land & Poverty Link: PM Holness tied economic mobility to land titling, distributing registered titles in St Andrew to help families build wealth and break intergenerational poverty. Diaspora for Growth: At the 11th Jamaica Diaspora Conference, tourism minister Edmund Bartlett urged overseas Jamaicans to invest in climate-smart tourism resilience, while Seiveright highlighted crime reduction as a driver of investor confidence. Banking & Liquidity: The Bank of Jamaica’s $32b certificate of deposit auction was oversubscribed, with 211 bids and $32b accepted at an average 5.65% rate. Tourism Earnings Dip: Dolphin Cove reported a 39% revenue drop and 83% profit fall in Q1 as airlift limits and hotel reopening delays weighed on arrivals. Finance Results: LASCO Financial posted 40% higher net profit for the financial year, citing cost control and recovery after Hurricane Melissa disruptions. Infrastructure Rules: Government says new regulations are coming to curb overloaded trucks and protect Jamaica’s road network, alongside tighter standards for road maintenance. Blue Economy Move: Jamaica signed onto the Ocean Coordination Mechanism to strengthen regional ocean governance and the blue economy. Digital Payments Upgrade: CIBC Caribbean cards can now be added to Google Wallet across Jamaica and other markets, expanding contactless digital payments.