Tourism Trade & Recovery: JAPEX 2026 is set for September 14–17 in Ocho Rios, returning to the resort town after more than a decade as Jamaica pushes ahead with tourism recovery post-Hurricane Melissa, with Minister Edmund Bartlett calling it “open for business.” New Music From Jamaica: G Cole is gearing up to release Black Green And Reggae on September 19, inspired by Jamaica’s flag, with tracks “Your Love” and “Feeling The Love” already out. Album Release Watch: VaChikepe The Poet plans to drop A Dollar on October 28, recording in English for a wider audience while keeping his storyteller roots. Dancehall Culture: Bogle Dancer Gerald “Bogle” Levy is celebrated in a fresh deep-dive on the moves that shaped dancehall worldwide. Reggae Festival Fever: Guides spotlight Reggae Sumfest and the biggest reggae festivals globally, with Sumfest framed as the flagship Jamaica event. Sports & Spotlight: Dalilah Muhammad bows out after the 400m hurdles at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, while Jamaica’s Nickisha Pryce and Oblique Seville turn in standout performances in Budapest. Local Football Youth Push: The JPL 2026–27 season kicks off with a big youth focus, with 44% of registered players aged 22 or younger. Community & Entertainment Events: Greatness Weekend launches ahead of October 16–19, with tourism and entertainment leaders stressing collaboration to grow Jamaica’s creative economy.