AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHurricane Preparedness: Atlantic hurricane season kicks off June 1 with NOAA forecasting a below-average year, but officials stress you still need a plan and supplies ready. Disaster Risk Financing: Jamaica has secured US$200m in new catastrophe bond coverage via the World Bank, replacing a prior US$150m payout after Hurricane Melissa. Community Service: Seventeen projects are registered for Jamaica Diaspora Day of Service on June 18, with most targeting western Jamaica communities hit hard by Hurricane Melissa. Kingston Development: Ground has broken for the US$25m SANA plaza and tower at South Avenue, a mixed-use push combining retail, offices, and luxury residences. Business & Jobs: MegaMart Portmore will close June 30 after 27 years, citing losses and a consolidation into other locations. Public Safety: Two KFC technicians were injured in a downtown Kingston explosion; the Jamaica Fire Brigade will conduct a site visit. Local Economy & Food: Farmers’ markets supported by the Ministry of Agriculture moved 108,517kg of produce and generated about $43m in revenue after Hurricane Melissa. Sports: Reggae Marathon race operations move to Kingston’s Devon House for 2026, with registration open.
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