AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoKingston Development: Ground has been broken for the US$25 million SANA plaza and tower at South Avenue, a 9.5-floor mixed-use project bringing premium retail, destination dining, Class A office space, and luxury penthouses to a key Kingston corridor. Fire & Safety: A garage explosion and fire on South Camp Road left one contractor dead and others injured, with two burn victims airlifted to the United States for treatment; officials say proper notification to the Fire Brigade wasn’t followed. Downtown Incident: The Jamaica Fire Brigade will conduct a site visit at a downtown KFC on King Street after an explosion injured two technicians, with the company saying injuries are not life-threatening. Disaster Finance: Jamaica secured US$200 million in hurricane insurance via a World Bank catastrophe bond, replacing the prior US$150 million payout after Hurricane Melissa. Sports & Culture: The Reggae Marathon is deepening Kingston roots, moving race operations to historic Devon House for 2026. Local Business: MegaMart Portmore will close June 30 after 27 years, citing loss-making operations and strategic consolidation.
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