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Jamaica’s 300 MW Renewable Auction Moves to Q4, GPE Says

The Generation Procurement Entity now expects to publish its RFP for up to 300 MW of renewables and 150 MW of battery storage in the fourth quarter of 2026, after slipping past the Q3 target.

Three Festival Weekends Compete for Heroes Weekend Crowds in Kingston and Ocho Rios

Value-Added Foods Are Just 8.1% of Caribbean Agri-Food Exports, Caribbean Export Says

Caribbean Export’s Damie Sinanan says costly hub-based shipping, scarce cold storage and patchy food-safety rules are holding back regional food exports, with value-added products just 8.1% of the total.

YouTube’s Made On 2026 Puts Brand Deals and Global Affiliate Sales Inside Studio

YouTube's Made On 2026 moves brand deals and affiliate sales into Studio. Affiliate expands to 35 markets by year-end; Jamaica availability is unconfirmed.

B2B Buying Starts 124 Days Before the CRM Sees a Deal, Factors.ai Finds

Factors.ai’s September 2026 LinkedIn revenue report finds sustained buyer engagement starts 124 days before a CRM deal, and accounts that reach six or more contacts win more often.

RADA Gets $60 Million More for Farm Water Catchments as Crop Output Falls 15%

RADA gets another $60 million for water catchments in about 25 high-yield farming areas as Agriculture Minister Floyd Green reports an estimated 15% drought-linked drop in crop production.

Spragga Benz Marks Endeavors Reloaded With Kingston Album Launch

Spragga Benz marks Endeavors Reloaded with an invitation-only Kingston launch at Jammin on the Oasis on 30 September; the expanded set dropped in late August.

LANCO Plans New Paints and Adhesives Factory in St. Catherine

LANCO is advancing a St. Catherine paints and adhesives plant. Seiveright met executives 16 Sep; PIR incentives on the table; no site or start date yet.

Four AI Holiday Shopping Shifts Google Says Brands Should Plan For

Google’s August 2026 Think piece: AI holiday shoppers explore more, then narrow, verify and deal-check. Plan Jamaican Christmas for that longer path.

Only 9% of Brand AI Experiences Score High With Consumers, Havas Finds

Havas’s September 2026 study: only about 9% of AI brand experiences hit the top value band; 56% say brand AI can feel misleading. Jamaica angle for WhatsApp and chatbot rollouts.

Jamaica Gets 110 IHR Recommendations to Shore Up Health Security After Melissa Delay

Jamaica’s IHR Voluntary External Evaluation closed 18 Sep with 110 recommendations on infection control, labs, zoonoses and preparedness after the Melissa delay.

Jamaica Signs US$36M CDB Loan for Rural Water Across Five Parishes