Our Scans · Jamaica · Weekly Summary

• With strong links to Uganda and Jamaica, Matugga uses traditional rum-making processes and East African sugarcane (they are developing their own plantation on family land in Matugga in the hope of becoming cane-to-cask producers), distilled in a 2,000 l copper still. The Guardian
• The SPD, despite its recent performance, might still play a crucial role in determining the next government's direction. / Jamaica GeopoliticsUnplugged Substack
• Last year's Carnival in Jamaica grew its economic impact by nearly 48% in a single year, with overseas visitors spending an average of US$5,320 each and a projected 10% further growth forecast for 2026. TravelBiz
• Jamaica demonstrates how improved resilience and response capability can stabilize security conditions over time, even in historically higher-risk environments. On Call International Blog
• Specifically, Jamaica Plain, and South End (RR = 1.7; 95% CI = 1.0, 2.8) had an increased risk of finding high versus moderate-hazard hair products in the pharmacy chain compared with the pharmacy chain in Beacon Hill. LWW
• Through the recently approved Green Climate Fund ADAPT Jamaica project, the Government of Jamaica will be working with FAO to install energy-efficient, temperature-controlled storage. SDG Knowledge Hub
• Violence from the interaction between expanded drug flows from Venezuela and Colombia to the U.S. and Europe, gangs, and small arms (largely from the United States) will continue to fuel significant violence in parts of the Caribbean including Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, and Haiti. Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy
• The National Hurricane Center expects Beryl to maintain its strength as it moves towards Jamaica, potentially causing significant storm surges and further destruction. Trawick International
• Jamaica is likely to experience a high risk to lives and property. Silive
• Economic and political uncertainty in Cuba, fear of violence in Mexico and the impact of a devastating hurricane in Jamaica have forced many people to change their plans, with some deciding to simply stay put in 2026. CP24
• For small island states such as Jamaica, geospatial intelligence and historical hazard analytics are essential tools for anticipating cascading hazards such as flooding and landslides during extreme tropical weather events. Mona GeoInformatics Institute -

Last updated: 19 June 2026