AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLong Island Rail Road Deal: After a 3-day shutdown, LIRR service is set to resume in phases from noon Tuesday, with hourly trains on the Babylon, Huntington, Ronkonkoma and Port Washington branches, while shuttle buses keep essential workers moving in the morning. Disaster Recovery Scrutiny: In Jamaica, the Opposition is pushing back on claims that slow Hurricane Melissa spending is just “bureaucracy,” arguing the Auditor General’s findings point to planning and governance gaps. Transport Costs Tension: Taxi operators are furious after being asked to wait on a promised 16% fare increase, saying costs are already crushing daily income. Tourism & Airlift Push: Jamaica is touting new airline routes and major hotel investment as visitor numbers rebound post-Melissa. Business & Jobs: Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing reports a strong 2026 start, while Ecotact brings advanced agro-packaging to help farmers meet international standards. Tech & Internet Prices: Starlink raises Jamaica’s monthly residential internet price by 6.4%, effective June 18.
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