Public Finance: The Independent Fiscal Commission (IFC) says Jamaica’s public sector wage negotiations are misaligned with the budget cycle, driving uncertainty and forcing reactive supplementary estimates; it notes J$42.8 billion was earmarked for unsettled 2026-2027 compensation claims and wants a structured statutory wage calendar. Security & Development: Government will evaluate the country’s seven Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) starting July, with IDB grant support, to shape a proposed “zones of peace and opportunity” model. Housing & Investment: PM Holness broke ground for Wick Hall Estate in St. Catherine, delivering 221 housing solutions across three price tiers, funded with support from NCB via ALTRUHOMES/ARC Group. Payments & Business: Paymaster founder Audrey Marks reacquired Digicel’s 80% stake in APM Holdings, returning control to the original owner and setting up planned modernisation. Tourism & Community: Jamaica won a Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Award for JSIF’s REDI II programme, while beach access campaigners plan court action to stop further privatisation of key shorelines. Trade & Industry: Delano Seiveright urged Jamaica to maximise value from rum by keeping more ageing, bottling and quality-control steps in Jamaica under the Geographical Indication framework.