JPS says communities in St James, Westmoreland, St Elizabeth and Hanover are scheduled for restoration by March 31, with fewer than 9,000 customers still without power.

The opening of two Princess Hotels in Green Island, Hanover, marks the largest single tourism investment in Jamaica’s history at US$400 million. For the western Jamaica property market, the arrival of a major international brand validates the investment case for the entire Negril corridor.

Negril has operated as one of Jamaica’s most recognised resort destinations while being governed by no one clearly in charge. A 2024 proposal for municipal status could change that, with significant implications for land, planning, and property.

The Hanover Municipal Corporation served a stop order on Doer of Faith Church of God after excavation on its Hopewell land caused a land slip that endangered a classroom block at neighbouring Hopewell High School.