Downtown Jamaica Safety Walkthrough: Deputy Speaker Dr. Nantasha Williams led an interagency walkthrough in Downtown Jamaica, Queens, focusing on public safety, sanitation, street conditions, illegal parking, traffic flow, micromobility placement, and better coordination with NYPD/TLC and shelter services. Jamaica–US Security Pact: Jamaica and the United States signed a Status of Forces Agreement to govern temporary military deployments for training, joint operations, and disaster response as both countries intensify efforts against narco-terrorism and criminal networks. Cancer Support Push: Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon urged Jamaicans and corporate partners to back initiatives helping cancer patients, speaking at the launch of the Kiwanis Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Run, Walk and Wheelchair. Soca & Carnival Spotlight: Brooklyn Public Library opens “Journey of a Soca King: The Exhibition” celebrating Machel Montano, while Spotify launches “Carnival Sounds Live” featuring Shenseea, Original Koffee and V’ghn. Music Charts & Releases: Beenie Man’s “Eminence” snatches No. 1 on U.S. iTunes Albums, and Kabaka Pyramid readies “Rebel Music – The Lyrics Tape” for Aug. 28. Local Screen News: Jamaican psychological thriller “Stew Peas” screens in Maryland for Jamaica’s 64th Independence celebrations. Sports (CPL): Keemo Paul’s all-round show powered Jamaica Kingsmen to a 51-run win over St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots at Sabina Park.