TCN Agreement Clarity: Ambassador Audrey Marks says Jamaica’s MoU with the U.S. on Third Country Nationals is tightly limited—max 25 people in any two-week period, with stays averaging about seven days and capped at 14—pushing back on fears Jamaica could become a holding ground. Parliament Under Fire: Opposition MPs accuse the Speaker of inconsistent rulings after Tuesday’s House disruption over the TCN agreement and the Integrity Commission’s report, warning it threatens Parliament’s accountability role. Reparations Push: Jamaica plans a UK petition to King Charles III on Sept. 6, seeking legal clarification on whether Britain has a duty to pay reparations for the transatlantic slave trade’s lasting impact. Roads Cost Shock: PM Andrew Holness estimates repairing Jamaica’s road network would cost $5–$7 trillion—about five years of the national budget—while admitting governance weaknesses in road maintenance. Insurance Hit: The FSC says insurers face an extra $646.19M in regulatory fees after revised 2026 invoicing. Local Governance & Recovery: Local Government received US$1M from the JN Foundation/Lutheran World Relief for Hurricane Melissa recovery via the Poor Relief Department. CARICOM Rastafarian Rights: CARICOM appoints PM Terrance Drew to chair a new regional committee to protect and promote Rastafarian rights. Economy & Markets: DBJ keeps strong CariCRIS credit ratings; JSE suspends Kintyre Holdings and Atlantic Hardware for late audited statements.