Child Safety & Firearms: Jamaica’s CPFSA says it’s shocked after a 3-year-old allegedly shot his 1-year-old sister with their police father’s service gun in St Elizabeth, urging every firearm owner to store weapons so children can’t access them. Ghana–Jamaica Cultural Diplomacy: Ghana President John Dramani Mahama visited the Bob Marley Museum in Kingston with PM Andrew Holness, sharing a video call with Cedella Marley and Rita Marley, while also paying tribute to Marcus Garvey at the National Heroes Circle. Reparations & Diaspora Rights: Mahama used a joint sitting to push reparatory justice and revive the “right of return” idea via a proposed citizenship pathway for people of African descent. Regional Trade Vision: He also floated expanding AfCFTA to include the Caribbean to unlock duty-free trade and investment. Jamaica Independence Week Events: The Independence Grand Gala at the National Stadium is set for Aug 6 under “United in Celebrating Resilience,” with major performances and a large participant turnout. Money & Household Pressure: Bank of Jamaica data show credit card balances hitting a record $94B, with calls for tighter lending practices. Work Culture: JEF says annual salary increases are becoming less automatic and more tied to productivity and performance. Sports & Youth: West Portland students were honoured for PEP success, while Knockalva Polytechnic received $4M in alumni scholarships for Hurricane Melissa-affected students.