Tourism Funding Boost: Jamaica has earmarked more than $4B for fiscal 2026/27 to strengthen Brand Jamaica, improve “safety, security and seamlessness,” and push deeper destination marketing into Latin America, Africa and other priority markets. Export Readiness for MSMEs: JAMPRO is urging small businesses to calculate the full cost of exporting—shipping, duties, taxes, marketing and distribution—before chasing overseas opportunities, warning that ignoring margins can sink profits. Education & Recovery: The National Education Trust (NET) is visiting hurricane-damaged schools in western Jamaica to track restoration of roofs, classrooms, canteens and labs so students can return to safer learning spaces. Tourism Trade Show: Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) 2026 has officially launched, with Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett pointing to Ocho Rios as the host after Hurricane Melissa impacts, and highlighting recovery signals for hotel room reopenings. AI Buildathon Momentum: Future Caribbean says 450-plus builders from 39 countries are now in the build phase of its Agentic AI Buil­dathon, targeting deployable solutions across sectors like tourism, logistics, food systems and climate resilience. Workforce Training: A Kingston truck-driving academy is using a simulator tailored to Jamaican roads to train drivers for public and private sector certification. Business Results: NUGL reports Q2 2026 revenue up 45.3% to $1.26M, with improved margins and a return to quarterly net income. Corporate Update: TMC released its Q2 2026 corporate update, citing liquidity of about $143M and ongoing U.S. government processes tied to critical metals and nodule processing. Sports Sponsorship: Berger Paints Jamaica is adding fan activations to CPL match-day at Sabina Park, blending brand engagement with cricket entertainment.