Water Security Upgrade: Jamaica’s NWC has broken ground on a $148m Santa Cruz By-pass Mains Replacement Project, replacing ageing pipes to boost flow and pressure for about 1,200 customers, with work due to finish by Nov 2026. Water Reliability in Manchester: A separate $123.8m Hopeton Road to Waltham Road Pipeline Project is commissioning now, targeting major water-loss reduction and improved service for roughly 5,200 residents. Hurricane Readiness: NOAA and other forecasters say the 2026 Atlantic season may be below average, but El Niño and “it only takes one” warnings mean Jamaica still needs preparedness. Electricity Reform & Resilience: Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says talks on a new JPS electricity licence are progressing, aiming to cut high costs and strengthen resilience after the June 5 all-island blackout. Marine Pollution Rules: Parliament approved Shipping (Prevention of Garbage Pollution) Regulations, 2026, strengthening Jamaica’s ability to prevent ship-generated garbage pollution. Cybersecurity Push: Opposition is calling for urgent cybersecurity legislation after reports of a National Health Fund data breach. Community & Animals After Disasters: Angostura is funding JSPCA vaccination, spay/neuter, and animal food support for communities still recovering from Hurricane Melissa’s impact.