US-Jamaica Military Talk: Jamaica’s Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith dismissed claims that the USS Nimitz port visit is meant to intimidate Cuba, saying it’s a scheduled goodwill stop and urging people to “think logically.” Disaster Readiness: Jamaica signed an MOU creating GeoConnect, a multi-agency data governance platform to share and verify hurricane damage assessments in real time ahead of the 2026 Atlantic season. Road Works Disruption: 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, with diversions via Old Stony Hill Road. Air Quality Alert: NEPA reported Saharan dust is driving an uptick in PM2.5 across parts of Kingston and St Andrew, with readings below the daily standard but a warning for vulnerable residents. Tourism & Business Impact: Dolphin Cove posted a US$2.34M net loss for 2025 after Hurricane Melissa and parent-company bankruptcy write-downs; Palace Amusement also reported a profit after a US$192M insurance payout, but with reduced revenue after its Montego Bay cinema closure. Local Economy & Logistics: Showfa launched a $690 flat-rate islandwide parcel service through Paymaster locations, aiming to help businesses manage rising delivery costs. Public Safety: Police charged a partner of a US citizen found dead in Hanover with murder and Immigration Act breaches, as investigations continue.