Energy & Utilities: Jamaica’s islandwide blackout is under investigation after JPS said lightning damaged transmission facilities and triggered an unexpected cascading grid failure; OUR ordered a preliminary report by Monday and a full report within 30 days, while about 65,000 customers still lacked water as power restoration continued. Housing & Public Finance: The Senate approved continued National Housing Trust (NHT) withdrawals of $11.4B annually for budget support through FY2030/31, as Government cites Hurricane Melissa’s fiscal pressure; NHT withdrawals and recovery spending were also defended in the latest debate. Infrastructure Delivery: Prime Minister Holness commissioned the $230M Troy Bridge at the Manchester/Trelawny border, framing it as “reconnection” after years of disruption. Agriculture & Food Supply: Hurricane Melissa’s impact is rippling into the honey market, with beekeepers and manufacturers reporting shortages and higher costs; separately, Caribbean hot sauce makers warn of Scotch bonnet pepper shortages and price pressure. Business & Investment: JN Properties says diaspora investors are increasingly seeking professional property management as overseas owners look for trusted systems to protect assets. Governance & Data: Delays to Jamaica’s Data Protection Oversight Committee were blamed on difficulty finding a retired High Court judge, prompting calls for legislative review.