In the headlines Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness says artificial intelligence (AI) must strengthen not undermine democracy and regionally the Caribbean Development Bank launches Caribbean Evaluation Space to strengthen regional institutions.

In the headlines, the Jamaica Constabulary Force to increase patrols by school resource officers, and regionally in Guyana schools reopoen for a new academic year.

In this Monday’s headlines, Jamaica’s Finance Minister calls for talks on public sector wage bill, regionally Trinidad & Tobago, China Caribbean Partnership takes aim at agricultural transformation.

In the headlines, authorities sift through the aftermath of a fire at Superior Auto Parts in Hadley Park, Kingston, which also destroyed two homes.  Regionally, Grenada urged to lead regional AI governance, and more.

In the headlines Jamaicans urged to conserve water as drought conditions worsen, regionally CARICOM is stepping up efforts to fight gun trafficking, and more ahead,