AGP Executive Report
Last update: 43 minutes agoTourism & Investment: Sandals says three reimagined Jamaica resorts—South Coast, Montego Bay and Royal Caribbean—will reopen by end-2026 after $200 million in renovations, with the first return set for Nov. 18 at Sandals South Coast. Local Banking: NCB will relocate its Falmouth branch to Champion Plaza on July 6 to improve access, parking and service efficiency, citing limits on upgrades at the current heritage-site location. Business & Jobs: Stewart’s Automotive opened a US$7-million Great Wall Motor (GWM) flagship showroom on South Camp Road in Kingston, with space for up to eight vehicles. Hurricane Readiness: Jamaica signed a GeoConnect data governance MOU to share and cross-check disaster damage assessments in real time, and Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie announced an extra $60 million for emergency shelter improvements ahead of the 2026 season. Roads: NWA will close a section of Long Lane near Stony Hill Road in St Andrew from 10:00 pm Friday June 5 to 3:00 am Monday June 8 for subgrade repair and resurfacing. Environment: NEPA reports Saharan dust has pushed up PM2.5 levels in parts of Kingston and St Andrew, though readings stayed below the daily standard.
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