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.