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Birds & Hunting: NEPA has approved in principle a restricted 2026 bird-shooting season, but BirdLife Jamaica experts warn Hurricane Melissa left many species short on food, shelter and survival—so even “restricted” hunting could worsen the damage. Disaster Relief Accountability: Opposition says Hurricane Melissa donations are still largely idle—an audit cited only 1.8% spent and 88% uncommitted as of February—while ODPEM argues low cash spend reflects careful use of donated building materials. Public Safety & Crime: “Countree Hype” (Taugea Ubert Dayes) pleaded guilty in the US to smuggling dozens of firearms hidden inside office furniture shipped to Kingston. Tourism & Jobs: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett urged CARICOM to treat tourism as the region’s top economic engine, while TPDCo launched Licensing Expo 2026 to speed approvals for tourism operators. Agriculture & Water: $145m is earmarked for drought-mitigation mini water-catchment ponds and support for farmers. Forex: J$159.19 per US$1.

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