Tourism Trade: JAPEX 2026 is set for Sept. 14–17 in Ocho Rios, returning to the resort for the first time in over a decade as Jamaica pushes tourism recovery after Hurricane Melissa and seeks fresh buyer and supplier deals. Entrepreneurship & Innovation: The Tourism Innovation Incubator is helping tourism ideas become registered businesses, with GemVoyage’s founder describing how the programme turned a prototype into a company focused on improving visitor transport and experience. National Awards Deadline: Nominations for the 2026 Prime Minister’s National Medal for Science and Technology and National Innovation Awards close Sept. 14, with approved entities urged to submit impact-focused entries. Trade & Jobs Signal: Statin reports Jamaica imported far more than it exported in Jan–May 2026 (imports US$3.218b vs exports US$674.7m), highlighting pressure on the trade balance. Public Safety & Costs: Road crash data shows fatalities remain high, while major roadworks continue to disrupt travel, including a long A30 closure in Cornwall. Security: INDECOM and police launched investigations after three people were killed in St Andrew during a police operation, including a man described as a high-risk criminal target. Sports Economy: WCPL playoff spots are locked in after late wins, with Jamaica’s Empress eliminated and Tridents and Warriors advancing.