AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHurricane Season Watch: Atlantic hurricane season officially begins June 1, with NOAA forecasting a below-normal year tied to El Niño—but officials stress that one major storm can still cause major damage, so preparation can’t wait. Air Quality Alert: NEPA says Saharan dust has pushed up fine particle pollution (PM2.5) in parts of Kingston and St Andrew, with readings below the daily standard but enough to worsen respiratory conditions. Tourism & Business: Dolphin Cove reported a US$2.34M net loss for 2025 after Hurricane Melissa and parent-company bankruptcy write-downs; Palace Amusement also narrowed losses after a US$192M insurance payout, though its Montego Bay cinema remains closed. Logistics for Islanders: Showfa is rolling out a $690 flat-rate islandwide parcel service via collection/drop-off points with Paymaster. Community & Recovery: More than 100 beekeepers are being trained to rebuild colonies lost to Hurricane Melissa, while Food For The Poor says it has been pre-positioning hurricane supplies since last November. Public Safety: Police charged a partner in the Hanover death of a US citizen, and investigators continue probing a fatal St Elizabeth car-mart shooting.
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