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Runway to the Sea? Port Royal’s Concern | Jamaica News
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Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport is pushing ahead with a runway expansion—rumored to extend toward the sea—sparking alarm among locals and MP Philip Paulwell. Citing recent flooding in Port Royal, linked to rising sea levels, Paulwell warns of potential environmental fallout. While he suggests an alternative route into the Caribbean Sea, he admits it may be too late to pivot. Still, he vows to engage airport authorities to mitigate risks, underscoring the urgent tension between progress and coastal preservation.
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