Special Education Surge: Jamaica is expanding special education spaces as demand rises for autism-spectrum and ADHD placements, with officials linking spikes to past public health crises including chikungunya, Zika and Covid-19. Inclusive School Growth: Savanna-la-Mar Inclusive Academy in Westmoreland opened a new primary block and is already planning a high school after enrolment climbed to 257. School Nutrition Win: Cascade Primary & Infant School in Portland became the first in Jamaica to hit 100% compliance with the National School Nutrition Policy, including balanced meals and cutting sugary drinks. Care for Ageing Jamaicans: Health Minister Christopher Tufton announced community-based support for older persons, including training “of trainers” for caregivers. Blood Donation Push: World Blood Donor Day coverage highlights Jamaica’s ongoing shortfall—about 60,000 units needed annually—and features donors urging people to give. Diaspora Conference at Capacity: The 11th Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay sold out, with over 1,200 expected and virtual participation options for those unable to attend. Road Safety Enforcement: JCF ramps up islandwide road policing with more breathalyser and speed radar operations. Entrepreneurship Tool: Intelligen, launched by former Mona High classmates, aims to simplify business registration, taxes, HR and compliance through guided forms. Music & Culture: D’Yani signs with UK’s Lizzy Records as the label’s first Jamaican act, while Festival anthem entries have been released for public listening and support.