UNESCO & Women in Science: UNESCO launched WINGS Caribbean, opening fellowships for mid- and advanced-career women in science across the English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean, with USD 10,000 project grants for up to 12 months. Back-to-School Transport: JUTC says rural school buses are rolling smoothly in St. Thomas, with 99 rural buses nationwide serving 126 schools, while phase two planning targets 100 new purpose-built units. Inclusive Education Upgrade: Mico CARE Centre received an upgraded classroom for students with special educational needs, adding interactive resources and specialised teaching tools. School Safety & Repairs: Balcombe Drive Primary in St. Andrew is preparing to reopen after a partial building collapse, with administrators holding parent meetings to address safety fears. Education Resources & Student Wellbeing: The Ministry says it’s investing over $1 billion in teaching materials, plus nutrition support and intensified psychosocial services. Student Mental Health Alarm: Jamaica’s 2026 GSHS flags worsening mental health indicators, including rising self-harm risk among secondary students. Justice Modernisation: Government outlined major plans to modernise justice and correctional systems, focusing on digital tech, infrastructure, security, rehabilitation and training. Slavery Reparations Push: Jamaica’s delegation filed a petition asking King Charles to refer three slavery-legal questions to the Privy Council, as the UK reiterates it won’t pay reparations. Culture & Youth Creativity: The Jamaica Society for the Blind launched its “Love Your Eyes” high-school competition, inviting students to create original songs or dub poetry for World Sight Day 2026.