Youth & Health: World No Tobacco Day coverage is putting the spotlight on vaping’s “appeal” to teens, with calls for Caribbean governments to move faster on regulation and education as flavours and online sales make products easy to access. Community & Youth Support: Jamaica’s Teen Hub St. Thomas is being praised as a safe space for young people, offering mentorship and support for mental wellness. Education & Literacy: The Jamaica Library Service is highlighting literacy and cultural pride through its National Reading Competition, launched as a resilience push after Hurricane Melissa. Skills for the Future: Seymour Green is taking plumbing and other skilled trades into schools to help youth see practical work as a real career path. Local Development: Clarendon field officers are strengthening partnerships through a new conference and database to speed up community services. Public Safety for Children: Guanaboa Vale Police Station ran a Child Month outreach focused on students’ mental health and positive behaviour. International Ties: Jamaica welcomed the USS Nimitz to Kingston Harbour, while a political scientist urged clearer explanations for the timing amid regional sensitivities. Healthcare Cooperation: Ghana and Jamaica signed an agreement to deploy about 400 Ghanaian nurses to boost Jamaica’s health delivery. Sports (Jamaica/Nigeria): Jamaica’s match against Nigeria is in the mix as World Cup preparations and squad updates continue across the region. Culture & Conversation: Reggae artiste Kuanna’s viral “Woman Killer” freestyle is sparking renewed debate on violence against women and children.