Reparations Push: Jamaica has formally petitioned King Charles III to refer slavery reparations questions to the Privy Council, seeking legal clarity on whether Britain’s actions were unlawful and whether the UK owes compensation, with the UK government again rejecting payment and noting the King won’t personally decide the referral. Disaster Recovery Oversight: Prime Minister Andrew Holness launched the Jamaica Reconstruction and Resilience Oversight Committee (JAMRROC) to monitor NaRRA and speed up post-Hurricane Melissa delivery, while also flagging slow insurance payouts as a drag on private-sector rebuilding. Remittance Expansion: JN Money has partnered with Africa-focused fintech WapiPay to expand ways to send money to Jamaica, with payouts via JN Money locations or direct bank deposits. Corporate Investment: Wisynco Group says it plans up to $5 billion in capex over three years to expand manufacturing and warehouse capacity. Local Infrastructure & Services: St James’ pothole patching in Montego Bay is delayed due to asphalt shortages, and Trelawny is in line for a second synthetic athletics track at the multipurpose stadium. Education & Community Rebuild: Sandals Foundation’s $214-million Hurricane Melissa school restoration includes structural rebuilds, re-roofing, solar and water upgrades for the 2026/27 school year. Security & Justice: Police say a contract killer linked to multiple murders was killed in an operation, and the government is planning a new maximum-security prison facility.