Power Crisis Abroad: Cuba’s rolling blackouts are now hitting the capital hard, leaving residents without electricity, water and safe cooking options as protests like cacerolazos grow. Local Access & Community: A viral video claims full public access to Portland’s Blue Lagoon, challenging long-running allegations of denied entry (with parking control still in question). Diaspora & Service: Integrated Diaspora Services expands its global reach with a new development representative and reports a surge in demand from Jamaicans abroad. Safety & Accountability: A senior Jamaican cop says crime weighs emotionally on the diaspora and urges overseas Jamaicans to help reduce violence at home. Women’s Support: The Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation gets a $4.5M boost to strengthen programmes for adolescent mothers. Environment & Cleanup: Kingston Harbour Cleanup Project says 5.5 million kilos of trash were intercepted by booms, showing measurable progress. Youth & Learning: NEPA launches a Junior CEO for the Day programme to train young environmental leaders through storytelling competitions. Health Watch: Cardiologist Dr Victor Elliott warns heart disease remains a major killer and urges regular check-ups and blood pressure monitoring. Culture & Music: Jahfrican returns with the EP Coming Back Home, blending reggae and Afro-fusion with personal storytelling. Sports & Youth: St Andrew West Central Chess Fun Day 2026 spotlights young Jamaican chess talent with coaching and matches.