Back-to-school support: WISTA Jamaica handed Carisbrook Infant and Primary School in St. Elizabeth tablets, books, stationery, a printer and laptop (over $850,000) to help recovery from Hurricane Melissa. Community-led school relief: Trelawny residents turned out for a back-to-school fair led by local JPs, aiming to ease costs for families, especially in rural Wakefield. GBV tech push: The Culture/Gender Ministry signed with Amber Innovations to develop the JamSafe app at no cost to government, linking people at risk to emergency help, parish navigation and a 24-hour helpline. Education access data: PIOJ reports 86 Kingston students used the National Rural School Bus Service daily, with 80% better attendance and 90% better punctuality for riders. Street homelessness snapshot: Jamaica recorded 2,442 street people in 2025, with Kingston and St Andrew holding nearly half. Safety and justice: Victim Services Branch clients in 2025 were mostly female, with sex-related offences leading; counselling and court support were provided. Sports legacy: Jamaica bid farewell to legendary coach Stephen “Franno” Francis, with tributes highlighting how he built athletic greatness at home and abroad. Local politics: PNP caretaker Steve McGregor says he’s confident in a Central Kingston win and continues back-to-school outreach. Culture & entertainment: Clive Hunt released a new album, while Patrick Brown’s The Gallis and the Rolling Calf brings Jamaican folklore to the stage. Diaspora and learning: Voyages Prep-South Queens in New York enrolled 36 Asian and Pacific Islander students for 2025-26.