Firearms Act showdown: Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government will consider improvements to Jamaica’s 2022 Firearms Act but won’t weaken it, as defence lawyers continue islandwide court withdrawals and argue mandatory minimums remove judicial discretion. Parliament shake-up: A deputy clerk resigned, citing a “retaliatory” environment at the Houses of Parliament. Legal pressure continues: Lawyers also pushed back on claims their protests are political or money-driven, insisting the campaign is about fairness and justice. Crime and justice ripple: A witness in the Andre Ruddock murder trial testified about a policewoman allegedly approached by church leader Kevin Smith during the 2021 Pathways siege. Economy and cost of living: Economist Keenan Falconer warns more rate hikes are possible after the Bank of Jamaica raised its policy rate to 6.0%. Regional food security push: At Caribbean Week of Agriculture, Holness and Floyd Green urged faster, smarter regulation and an action plan to strengthen regional food systems, including better transport and financing for farmers. Diaspora and governance: The Jamaica Olympic Association plans a constitutional amendment to give diaspora leaders a formal voice in Olympic administration. Infrastructure disruption (UK): Kingston Bridge drainage surveys in Scotland are set to trigger overnight closures starting Oct. 4. Sports: Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz were edged 1-0 by Honduras in Nations League action. Arts: Veteran deejay-gospel icon Lieutenant Stitchie (Cleve Laing) died at 60.