Road Safety Push: Security and Peace Minister Dr Horace Chang says Jamaica’s road fatality problem must be treated like violent crime, urging intensified policing after the Highway 2000 crash in Trelawny left seven dead and another seriously injured. Heart Care Urgency: Jessica James, 28, is seeking another open-heart procedure at UHWI after severe tricuspid valve leakage and a patch leak were found again—she needs about US$13,000 for surgery. Health System Expansion: UWI Mona and Western Jamaica are outlining a major 3–4 year capital modernisation plan, including a proposed 50-bed hospital for western Jamaica plus new engineering and campus hub upgrades. Care Access at Hospitals: Family Caregivers Programme support continues at Spanish Town Hospital, aiming to strengthen how families manage care needs. Education & Health Support: Jhada McKie’s French immersion programme funding drive highlights how hurricane damage can derail education plans—while also underscoring the broader need for community support for vulnerable students. Community Wellness & Youth: Montego Bay Boys and Girls Club received restoration help for its Home Economics Lab and Music Hall after Hurricane Melissa, improving safe learning spaces for young people. Sports Hydration Debate: In football, Jamaica Premier League stakeholders are debating whether FIFA-style hydration breaks should be adopted, with coaches split over health benefits versus tactical coaching advantages. Local Health Voices: A new book launch in Westmoreland shares hope for people facing serious illness, drawn from a minister’s own hospital and recovery journey.