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Government of Jamaica Announces an Invitation for Offers to Tender for Cash its 6.750% Notes due 2028, 8.500% Notes due 2036 and 8.000% Notes due 2039

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KINGSTON, Jamaica, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Invitation for Offers

The Government of Jamaica (“Jamaica”) announced today the commencement of an invitation for offers to tender for cash (the “Invitation”) notes of each series listed in the table below (collectively, the “Old Notes”, and each series thereof a “series” of Old Notes) such that the amount to be paid by Jamaica for the outstanding original principal amount of Old Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase by Jamaica pursuant to the Invitation (i.e., the aggregate Purchase Price (as defined below) multiplied by the applicable Amortization Factor (as defined below)) is equal to a maximum purchase price to be determined by Jamaica in its sole discretion (the “Maximum Purchase Price”). The terms and conditions of the Invitation are set forth in the material dated Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (the “Invitation Material”).

The Invitation is not conditioned upon any minimum participation of any series of Old Notes but is conditioned on, among other things, the pricing and closing of an international capital markets transaction in an amount and on terms and conditions acceptable to Jamaica.

The Invitation will commence on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 and will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 (the “Expiration Time”) unless extended or earlier terminated by Jamaica in its sole discretion. Old Notes may be validly withdrawn at any time at or prior to the Withdrawal Deadline. The settlement of validly tendered and accepted Old Notes is expected to occur on Thursday, September 17, 2026 (the “Settlement Date”).

Jamaica will pay per U.S.$1,000 original principal amount of each series of Old Notes that are accepted pursuant to the Invitation, a purchase price equal to the applicable fixed price indicated in the rightmost column in the table below (the “Purchase Price”), multiplied by the Amortization Factor, if applicable, plus, in each case, accrued and unpaid interest on such Old Notes from the applicable last regular payment of interest to (but excluding) the Settlement Date (“Accrued Interest”).

Old Notes

Original Principal Amount
Outstanding (1)

Principal Amount
Outstanding Reflecting
any Amortization(1)

CUSIP/ISIN

Purchase Price per
U.S.$1,000 Original
Principal Amount(2)

6.750% Notes due 2028
(the “2028 Notes”)

U.S.$1,256,296,000.00

U.S.$837,530,666.67(3)

470160CA8/
US470160CA80

U.S.$1,026.25(4)

8.500% Notes due 2036 
(the “2036 Notes”)

U.S.$250,000,000.00

U.S.$250,000,000.00

470160AU6/
US470160AU62

U.S.$1,170.00

8.000% Notes due 2039
(the “2039 Notes”)

U.S.$1,243,238,000.00

U.S.$1,243,238,000.00

470160AV4/
US470160AV46

U.S.$1,180.00

As of September 2, 2026.
In addition, holders with Old Notes accepted pursuant to the Invitation will be paid Accrued Interest on such Old Notes.
This amount reflects the outstanding original principal amount of the 2028 Notes multiplied by an amortization factor of 0.66666667 (the “Amortization Factor”).
The amount to be paid per U.S.$1,000 Original Principal Amount of 2028 Notes that are accepted pursuant to the Offer will be U.S.$1,026.25 multiplied by the Amortization Factor.

If the aggregate Purchase Price for all validly tendered Old Notes, multiplied by the Amortization Factor, if applicable (the “Tendered Principal Purchase Price”) would exceed the Maximum Purchase Price, Jamaica will, in its sole discretion, select one or more series of Old Notes to be prorated on the basis of the same or different proration factors. If Jamaica accepts all or a portion of a holder’s Offer of Old Notes of any series, the holder will be entitled to receive for such Old Notes the applicable Purchase Price, multiplied by the Amortization Factor, if applicable, plus Accrued Interest, which will be paid on the Settlement Date, if the conditions of the Invitation are met.

Eligible holders of Old Notes must tender Old Notes by requesting that the direct participant through which the holder holds its Old Notes submit, at or prior to the Expiration Time, such holder’s offer to tender their Old Notes (an “Offer”), by properly instructing The Depository Trust Company, Inc. (“DTC”), Euroclear Bank S.A./N.V. or Clearstream Banking Luxembourg, société anonyme, as applicable, in accordance with the procedures and deadlines established by such clearing system. Any holder that holds Old Notes through a custodian cannot submit an Offer directly and should instead contact its custodian to instruct the direct participant to submit an Offer on its behalf. There is no letter of transmittal for the Invitation. The acceptance of any Offers forwarded to DTC after the Expiration Time will be in the sole discretion of Jamaica.

Holders tendering Old Notes may obtain a priority allocation code (the “Priority Allocation Code”) by contacting either Citigroup Global Markets Inc. or Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. (collectively, the “Dealer Managers”), and should include their Priority Allocation Code in their Automated Tender Offer Program (“ATOP”) or electronic acceptance instruction. Tendering holders who wish to subscribe for New Notes (as defined in the Invitation Material) should include their Priority Allocation Code when subscribing for New Notes in the New Notes Offering (as defined in the Invitation Material). A Priority Allocation Code is not required for a holder to tender its Old Notes, but if a tendering holder wishes to subscribe for the New Notes, such holder should obtain and quote a Priority Allocation Code in its firm bid submitted at the time Jamaica markets the New Notes. Jamaica will review Offers received on or prior to the Expiration Time and may give priority to those investors tendering with a Priority Allocation Code in connection with the allocation of New Notes. However, no assurances can be given that any holder that tenders Old Notes will be given an allocation of New Notes at the levels it may subscribe for, or at all.

Jamaica reserves the right, in its sole discretion, not to accept any or all Offers, to modify the Purchase Price for any or all series of Old Notes in accordance with the terms and conditions described in the Invitation Material, or to terminate the Invitation for any reason. In the event of a termination of the Invitation before the Settlement Date, the tendered Old Notes will be returned to the holder as promptly as practicable; provided that termination of the Invitation for any series of Old Notes does not affect the Offers for other series of Old Notes.

The Invitation Material may be downloaded from website of Global Bondholder Services Corporation (the “Information and Tender Agent”) at https://gbsc-usa.com/Jamaica/ or obtained from the Information and Tender Agent, Global Bondholder Services Corporation, 65 Broadway – Suite 404, New York, New York 10006 (Tel. (212) 430-3774, or toll free (855) 654-2014) Attention: Corporate Actions, or from any of the Dealer Managers.

The Dealer Managers for the Invitation are:

Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

388 Greenwich Street, 4th Floor
New York, New York 10013
United States of America

Attention: Liability Management Group
Collect: (212) 723-6106
Toll-free: (800) 558-3745
Email: ny.liabilitymanagement@citi.com

Scotia Capital (USA) Inc.

250 Vesey Street
New York, New York 10281
United States of America

Attention: Liability Management Group
Collect: +1 (212) 225-5559
Toll-free: +1 (800) 372-3930
Email: LM@scotiabank.com

Questions regarding the Invitation may be directed to the Dealer Managers at the above contact information or to the Information and Tender Agent at the below contact information.

Contact information for the Information and Tender Agent:

Global Bondholder Services Corporation
Attention: Corporate Actions
65 Broadway – Suite 404
New York, NY 10006
Banks and Brokers call: +1 (212) 430-3774
Toll free: +1 (855)-654-2014
Website: https://gbsc-usa.com/Jamaica/

Important Notice

The distribution of materials relating to the Invitation and the transactions contemplated thereby, may be restricted by law in certain jurisdictions. The Invitation is made only in those jurisdictions where it is legal to do so. The Invitation and any of the transactions contemplated thereby are void in all jurisdictions where they are prohibited. If materials relating to the Invitation or any of the transactions contemplated thereby come into your possession, you are required by Jamaica to inform yourself of and to observe all of these restrictions. The materials relating to the Invitation and the transactions contemplated thereby, including this communication, do not constitute, and may not be used in connection with, an offer or solicitation in any place where offers or solicitations are not permitted by law. If a jurisdiction requires that the Invitation be made by a licensed broker or dealer and a Dealer Manager or any affiliate of a Dealer Manager is a licensed broker or dealer in that jurisdiction, the Invitation shall be deemed to be made by the Dealer Manager or such affiliate in that jurisdiction. Beneficial owners who may lawfully participate in the Invitation in accordance with the terms thereof are referred to as “holders.”

This announcement is for informational purposes only. This announcement is not an invitation for offers to tender for cash or a solicitation of invitations for offers to tender for cash any Old Notes.

The distribution of the Invitation Material in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law. Persons into whose possession the Invitation Material comes are required by Jamaica, the Dealer Managers, and the Information and Tender Agent to inform themselves about, and to observe, any such restrictions as set out in the “Jurisdictional Restrictions” section of the Invitation Material.

Jamaica

This announcement has not been and is not required to be registered with the Financial Services Commission pursuant to the Jamaican Securities Act. No purchase of any securities in connection with this Invitation can be completed in Jamaica unless the purchase is made by or through a securities dealer registered with the Financial Services Commission or an exempt dealer (being a bank). However, Jamaican law does not prevent a Jamaica resident from selling securities outside the jurisdiction.

United Kingdom

Neither the communication of this announcement, the Invitation nor any other offer material relating to the Invitation has been distributed by, nor has it been approved by an authorized person under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (as amended, the “FSMA”) for the purposes of section 21 of the FSMA. In the United Kingdom, the Invitation and any other offer material relating to the Invitation are only being distributed to and is only directed at: (a) persons who have professional experience in matters relating to investments, being investment professionals falling within Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005, (as amended the “Order”); or (b) persons falling within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) of the Order (“high net worth companies, unincorporated associations etc.); or (c) persons to whom an invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity (within the meaning of section 21 of the FSMA) in connection with this announcement, the Invitation nor any other offer material relating to the Invitation may otherwise lawfully be communicated or caused to be communicated; or (d) persons outside the United Kingdom (all such other persons together being referred to as “relevant persons”). Any investment or investment activity to which this Invitation or any other offer material relating to the Invitation relates is available only to relevant persons and will be engaged in only with relevant persons. Any person who is not a relevant person should not act or rely on the Invitation or these other documents and/or materials or any of its or their contents.

         Each intermediary must comply with the applicable laws and regulations concerning information duties vis à vis its clients in connection with the Old Notes or the Invitation.

 

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EBSCO Clinical Decisions Appoints Paul Tuten as Executive Vice President

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~ Seasoned health IT executive and former ONC advisor to lead EBSCO Clinical Decisions as it advances its mission to bring trusted evidence to clinicians at the point of care.~

IPSWICH, Mass., Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EBSCO Clinical Decisions today announced the appointment of Paul Tuten as its Executive Vice President. In his role, Tuten will oversee all aspects of EBSCO Clinical Decisions, including strategy, content, product development, and growth. His priorities include advancing the organization’s point-of-care strategy and expanding partnerships that bring expert-vetted DynaMed® content directly into the workflows, platforms, and AI-enabled tools clinicians use every day.

“Paul’s strong and even-handed leadership is an incredible asset as we work to deliver intelligent, evidence-based tools that elevate care delivery,” said Roy Ziegelstein, MD, MACP, Editor-in-Chief and Chief Medical Officer of DynaMed. “His deep technical expertise and track record in academic publishing will help us take the next step in building and delivering trustworthy, evidence-based solutions for clinicians that integrate natively into their daily workflows, reducing friction and improving care when and where it matters most.”

Tuten joined the company in 2025 as Executive Vice President and Chief Platform Officer at EBSCO Information Services, focused on accelerating scalable growth of EBSCO’s advanced knowledge services. Prior to joining, he was Chief Product and Technology Officer at Taylor & Francis, where he led a global team in driving digital transformation and enhancing data governance, analytics, and platform-centric customer experiences in service to academic researchers. Tuten previously built and repositioned health IT organizations focused on clinical data exchange, patient safety, quality measurement, and revenue cycle management, including at Quantros (now part of RLDatix and Healthcare Bluebook), RxAnte, and ABILITY Network (now part of Inovalon). He holds a PhD in Information Systems from Nova Southeastern University.

“For too long, clinical decision support has worked like a paper map. Useful, but only if you pull over to review it and already know where you are. Clinicians need something closer to GPS, seamlessly integrated into the car and proactively guiding them in real time without having to take their eyes off the road,” said Tuten. “At EBSCO Clinical Decisions, our job is to get trusted clinical knowledge everywhere care is delivered. But like GPS, clinical decision support is only as good as the information behind it. With AI tools multiplying and published research outpacing peer review, it’s never mattered more that human experts decide what evidence informs it. I’m excited to help bring this vision to life and set a new standard for point-of-care delivery.”

Tuten has also advised the federal government on health information exchange and interoperability as a Senior Advisor to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In that role, he supported the HITECH Act’s Meaningful Use program and served as a government liaison to EHR vendors on certification criteria.

To learn more about EBSCO Clinical Decisions, click here. 

About EBSCO Clinical Decisions

EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) helps people find, access, and apply trusted information. Through its EBSCO Clinical Decisions suite of products, EBSCO delivers evidence-based clinical decision-support solutions designed to help healthcare professionals answer clinical questions, support informed decisions, and improve patient care.

EBSCO Clinical Decisions combines trusted clinical content with advanced technologies to support healthcare organizations and clinicians across clinical decision-making, patient care, learning, and research. The suite is designed to provide current, evidence-based information within the clinical workflow, helping healthcare professionals find the answers they need when they need them. For more information, visit www.clinicaldecisions.com. Visit our blog at Health Notes or follow us on X and LinkedIn.

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College Board Launches AP Cybersecurity to Prepare Students to Protect the Digital World

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New high school course builds foundational skills for college, careers, and service as states connect cybersecurity education to national security needs

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cyber threats reach into everyday life, from scams that steal families’ savings to attacks on utilities and other essential services. Helping students understand and respond to those threats can open doors to further education, employment, and national defense service. College Board’s new AP Cybersecurity course, which was launched in high schools this fall, gives students a place to begin.

In 2025, U.S. employers posted more than half a million job listings requiring cybersecurity skills. Yet many students have little opportunity to learn about cybersecurity in high school or see where those skills could take them.

Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/college_board/9381153-en-college-board-launches-ap-cybersecurity

AP Cybersecurity introduces students to the work behind that demand: protecting the systems people depend on. Through practical scenarios, students assess security weaknesses, weigh risks, and investigate evidence of attacks. An assignment might ask them to evaluate threats to internet-connected farm equipment or recommend protections for computer networks aboard a naval submarine.

These assignments help students see how cybersecurity skills apply across industries and in national defense. Indiana offers an example of how those connections can take shape. The statewide Cybersecurity Partnership brings together high schools, colleges, employers, and the Indiana National Guard to help students explore routes into further education, employment, and military service.

The course and partnerships like Indiana’s address two connected needs: giving students an introduction to cybersecurity and helping them understand where continued learning could lead. For students, that connection gives classroom assignments a larger purpose. Investigating a security weakness today can be a first step toward learning how to protect a hospital, secure a business, or defend the country.

Interested in learning more? Talk to your school district or high school to see if they are offering AP Cybersecurity or visit collegeboard.org

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Alkami to Host Webinar with Thomaston Savings Bank on Using Predictive AI to Deliver Data-Driven Guidance and Accelerate Growth

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Leaders from Alkami and Thomaston Savings Bank will discuss how financial institutions can use predictive AI and behavioral signals to drive strategic growth and strengthen account holder relationships

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Alkami Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALKT) (“Alkami”), a digital sales and service platform provider for financial institutions in the U.S., today announced an upcoming webinar hosted with Thomaston Savings Bank, “Guess Less and Grow More with Predictive AI.” The webinar will take place Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 2 p.m. ET.

As account holders increasingly expect more personalized and proactive experiences, financial institutions have an opportunity to leverage data to deliver tailored guidance during every interaction. According to Alkami research, 44% of Americans who use digital banking wish their primary financial provider did a better job anticipating their financial needs and goals.1

The upcoming webinar will explore how financial institutions can respond to these expectations by using predictive artificial intelligence (AI) to drive growth across deposits and lending while strengthening primary relationships. Speakers will discuss how Alkami’s Data & Marketing Solution uses behavioral insights and predictive AI to help institutions identify growth opportunities and deliver more personalized outreach.

Featured speakers include:

Kent Blacksher, strategic account executive, AlkamiEthan O’Day, business intelligence analyst, Thomaston Savings Bank

“Data helps us understand how customers engage, but the real value comes from understanding what those behaviors may tell us about their needs,” said Ethan O’Day, business intelligence analyst, Thomaston Savings Bank. “Predictive AI can help us focus our outreach sooner and make it more relevant, while our team’s expertise keeps the work grounded in the relationships we have with our customers.”

During the session, attendees will learn how to:

Identify deposit and lending opportunities using behavioral signalsCreate more relevant outreach for customers and membersRecognize engagement and attrition signals earlierSimplify campaign execution and move from insight to actionBuild marketing strategies that support growth and retention

The presentation will explore real examples of how data-activated campaigns drive faster product adoption, along with insights into how predictive AI can help guide your team’s strategy.

“Financial institutions have more data than ever, but data creates value when teams can turn insight into action,” said Kent Blacksher, strategic account executive at Alkami. “Combining predictive AI with human expertise allows marketing teams to skip the guesswork while building stronger account holder relationships.”

To register for the webinar, visit here.

To learn more about Anticipatory Banking and the Alkami Digital Sales & Service Platform, visit here.

About Alkami
Alkami provides a digital sales and service platform for U.S. banks and credit unions. Our unified Platform integrates onboarding, digital banking, and data and marketing—each solution can stand alone, but together they deliver more—to help institutions onboard, engage, and grow relationships. As the future shifts toward Anticipatory Banking, we help data-informed bankers meet the moment with technology that drives action.

1 Alkami Proprietary Research. 2026 Digital Banking Americans Research Study. Online survey of 1,500 U.S. digital banking Americans conducted March 26–April 22, 2026.

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