UN Diplomacy: CARICOM leaders are set to use the UN General Assembly’s General Debate in New York to push back on the “crisis of multilateralism,” with regional risks expected to dominate talks. Waste & Resilience: Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie urged better household waste disposal after Hurricane Melissa exposed how blocked drains and gullies worsen flooding; a new George’s Plain waste-transfer facility in Westmoreland was commissioned. Corrections Debate: Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is pressing for clarity on the government’s proposed maximum-security prison—who it’s for, how it will be financed, and what safeguards will protect inmates. Public Safety in Custody: The Department of Correctional Services says visitors to Horizon Adult Remand Centre can’t bring footwear for inmates, citing security and order. Education & Exams: A principal warns that CXC’s removal of School Based Assessments (SBAs) for some subjects could reduce future CSEC/CAPE passes. PNP Politics: Mark Golding says only the PNP can move Jamaica forward, arguing the current government’s debt reduction hasn’t translated into better education, healthcare, or growth. Tourism Workers: UN Tourism praised Jamaica’s Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme as “emulable,” highlighting billions in savings and a push for global adoption. Health Preparedness: Jamaica is advancing its national radiological emergency response framework through a five-day IAEA training involving multiple agencies. Community Support: A health fair at National Heroes Park delivered free dental, optical, and medical services for children and adults, backed by Rotary and UWI dentistry students. Relocation Watch: The PNP says progress on Cooper’s Pen relocation is only the start, calling for dignified, consultative housing solutions.