In this Friday headlines, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cuts Jamaica’s 2027 growth forecast to 2.4%, and regionally Grenada’s prime minister Dickon Mitchell faces a challenge as election race heats up.

In the headlines Jamaica’s National Water Commission says drought is affecting 104 water supply systems islandwide, and regionally fans pay their tributes to the mighty Sparrow.

In the headlines Jamaica’s National Water Commission maintains water restrictions despite recent rainfall, and regionally Guyana’s Prime Minister urges regional cooperation on energy security

In the headlines health facilities in Jamaica enter emergency mode amid disruptions and regionally, a call for a flexible approach to Caribbean integration.

In the headlines, more water restrictions for Kingston and St. Andrew. Regionally, the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank launches Office of Financial Conduct to protect bank customers.

In the headlines Justice Minister Deleroy Chuck open to Firearms Act review but insists on tough gun laws, and regionally Calypso legend Mighty Sparrow dies at 91.  

In the headlines Jamaica hosts 20th Caribbean week of agriculture to boost food security and regionally Caribbean Investment Forum to focus on transformational investment.

In the headlines Prime Minister Andrew Holness says an independent effective judiciary is critical to the rule of law and regionally international and regional leaders move to secure Bahamas’ digital lifeline.