Regulated Gaming Launch: Jamaica has issued its first casino gaming operator’s licence to Adamas Grand Casino, allowing it to open at the Princess Grand Jamaica Resort in Green Island, Hanover, under a management agreement with Spain’s Grupo Orenes (which also operates in Andorra). The Casino Gaming Commission says the licence followed due diligence on ownership, finances, integrity and capability, and that the operator must set up anti-money laundering controls, responsible gaming steps, surveillance systems, and technical integration with the regulator’s monitoring. Real Estate & Construction: Black Horse Partners, headquartered in Barcelona and Andorra, has picked Estepona for Nacaré Residences—its first southern Spain project—bringing a 20-home scheme (15 apartments and five duplex penthouses) with sea views, designed by Maiz & Diaz and delivered with a planning-to-handover team spanning architects, engineers, lawyers and economists. Industry Culture & Lifestyle: A fashion history piece traces how espadrilles (alpargatas/esparteñas) rose from Pyrenees roots to a Mediterranean summer staple, linking the rope-and-canvas design to centuries-old craft traditions. Sports & Mental Health: A cycling guide shares a personal account of surviving suicide after a five-year gap, highlighting the pressures athletes face and the push for men to seek support.