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Long Island Rail Road strike: The LIRR strike is now in its third day, with Monday bringing the first full weekday shutdown and major disruption for hundreds of thousands of commuters as MTA and unions remain far apart on pay talks. Regional airlift push: Jamaica is set to host the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Air Connectivity Summit again in Kingston on Feb. 23, 2027, as tourism leaders chase more seats and better intra-Caribbean routes. Hurricane Melissa recovery: In Trelawny, Falmouth Primary students received school supplies and books months after Hurricane Melissa, with Disney Cruise Line and Good360 delivering backpacks and classroom essentials. Transport pressure at home: Jamaica’s Transport Ministry has scheduled a Monday meeting with public transport operators over a long-running fare increase demand, citing global fuel-price pressures. Westmoreland health focus: Authorities are stepping up monitoring and public guidance on chronic illness prevention and hantavirus awareness, even as no confirmed cases are reported locally.

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May. 17, 2026

Jamaica to Host 2nd CTO Air Connectivity Summit Next February

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May. 15, 2026

NUGL, Inc. Reports Strong Q1 2026 Results with Revenue Growth, Positive Operating Income and Continued Delivery Expansion in Jamaica

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