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Disaster Finance: Jamaica has secured US$200 million in new hurricane insurance coverage via a World Bank catastrophe bond, replacing the US$150 million payout after Hurricane Melissa and drawing 25 global investors; coverage is set to mature in 2030. Local Business & Jobs: MegaMart’s Portmore branch will close June 30 after 27 years, with about 200 employees affected, as the company consolidates operations into other locations. Public Safety Incident: Two technicians suffered burn injuries after an explosion at a downtown Kingston KFC; the company says no life-threatening injuries were reported and the premises were secured. Crime & Courts: A Kingston woman, Shanice Lynch, was freed of robbery and gun charges after the Crown conceded it couldn’t mount a viable prosecution; a not guilty verdict was entered. Sports: Cricket West Indies released the 2026 home schedule, with WI set to host Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Pakistan, including ODIs shifting to Barbados. Culture & Heritage: The Reggae Marathon is moving race activities to Kingston’s Devon House for 2026, building on its 2025 relocation. Arts & Environment: A new “Stigma Damages” archive project uses art and local poetry to challenge how industrial harm and “sacrifice zones” are remembered.

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Jamaica secures placement of new catastrophe bond

Jamaica secures placement of new catastrophe bond

Ghana and Jamaica push for direct flights, trade expansion and diplomatic missions under new cooperation agreements

Ghana and Jamaica push for direct flights, trade expansion and diplomatic missions under new cooperation agreements

Fire Brigade to visit KFC outlet after explosion injures two workers

Fire Brigade to visit KFC outlet after explosion injures two workers

Marubeni donates US$30,000 to restore SOS Children’s Villages Jamaica homes after Hurricane Melissa

Marubeni donates US$30,000 to restore SOS Children’s Villages Jamaica homes after Hurricane Melissa


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