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Kingston & St Catherine Crime: A 48-year-old taxi operator, Roger Arnold (“Kevin”), was shot dead in a suspected targeted attack at “Ochi Bus Stop” on the Zepherton main road in Linstead, St Catherine, as police hunt the gunman. Kingston Fire/Industrial Incident: One of four men injured in an explosion and fire at a garage facility adjacent to the Beryllium compound on South Camp Road has died; two were airlifted to the U.S. for burn treatment and another remains in hospital, with the company and emergency teams coordinating care. Kingston Business & Jobs: Great Wall Motor will open its first dedicated Jamaica showroom on South Camp Road on Wednesday, June 3, as the brand says about 2,000 vehicles are already on Jamaican roads. Disaster Risk & Insurance: Jamaica secured a new US$200m World Bank catastrophe bond for hurricane coverage, replacing the US$150m bond paid out after Hurricane Melissa. Hurricane Season Prep: With the 2026 Atlantic season starting Monday, NOAA’s outlook points to below-average activity, but officials stress preparation still matters. Local Health Outreach: Nearly 700 residents in St Elizabeth received free medical and wellness services during a five-day mission health fair staged across multiple communities. Community & Culture: Le Dîner en Blanc returned to Kingston at Fort Charles in Port Royal, bringing 300 guests in all-white for a Jamaica-wide themed experience. Sports (Regional): West Indies released its 2026 home schedule, including series against Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Pakistan, with some ODI matches in Barbados.

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