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Disaster Preparedness: Jamaica signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen hurricane response for 2026, creating GeoConnect— a secure, multi-agency data governance platform meant to share, cross-check and verify damage assessments in real time, flag duplicate claims, and match beneficiary records using TRNs and location data. Air Quality Watch: NEPA says Saharan dust has pushed up PM2.5 levels in parts of Kingston and St Andrew, with readings still below the daily standard but a warning for people with respiratory conditions. Road Disruptions: NWA will close a section of Long Lane in St Andrew near Lane Landings from 10:00 pm Friday, June 5 to 3:00 am Monday, June 8 for subgrade repairs and resurfacing, with diversions via Old Stony Hill Road. Business & Recovery: Palace Amusement says a $192M insurance payout helped it swing to quarterly profit after Hurricane Melissa damage, though its Montego Bay cinema remains permanently closed. Local Economy: Showfa is rolling out a $690 flat-rate islandwide parcel service with Paymaster drop-off points to help businesses manage rising logistics costs. Community & Food: Grill-Mon Island in Kingston’s Grand Avenue area is drawing locals with braised oxtail dumplings and other island comfort food, building on a safer, revitalized storefront.

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May 14, 2026

Mercy University to honor 2,300 graduates at 2026 commencement

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