Food Safety & Exports: Mavis Bank Coffee Factory in Mavis Bank achieved Safe Quality Food recertification, valid until April 24, 2027, reaffirming Jamaica Blue Mountain supply from about 5,000 farmers and boosting confidence in its export brands. Education & Community Resilience: Fyffes Pen Primary School in St. Elizabeth received a rebuilt three-classroom block after Hurricane Melissa, using concrete construction and 50 Canadian volunteers to restore learning for about 70 students. Public Service Development: Finance Minister Fayval Williams says Jamaica will keep investing in the professional growth of public officers as the country modernises its public service. Tourism Skills for Summer: D&G Foundation expanded its Brewtender training to St Ann, equipping 15 bartenders to strengthen front-line hospitality ahead of peak visitor activity. Health Watch: Westmoreland reports a slight uptick in hand, foot and mouth disease among young children and is visiting schools to prevent spread. Culture & Independence: Minister Olivia Grange announced Jamaica’s 64th anniversary events calendar, including the Jamaica Festival Song Competition’s 60th anniversary run. Sports & Youth Tech: Government committed $1.35m to support Jamaica’s drone soccer team in South Korea, backing a fast-growing sport that blends play with tech skills. CARICOM Diplomacy: Leaders met in Saint Lucia for CARICOM’s 51st regular heads meeting, with Jamaica’s PM Andrew Holness among attendees. Immigration Rights Debate: A Jamaican pastor deported from the US to Eswatini compared the experience to the slave trade, calling for deportation processes that respect dignity.