AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoJustice & Immigration: A U.S. court set aside the misdemeanor conviction that had triggered the deportation of Jamaican-born U.S. Army veteran Godfrey Wade, after questions about whether his plea was knowingly entered and whether immigration notices were properly served. Parliament & Procurement: In the Senate’s State of the Nation debate, Government Senator Sherene Golding Campbell pushed to reform Jamaica’s procurement law to focus more on value, reduce rigid compliance delays that hurt MSMEs, and strengthen penalties for wrongdoing. Community Mediation: The Justice Ministry says it will establish mediation service providers in every parish once the Mediation Act is passed in the Senate, aiming to expand community mediation and reduce interpersonal violence. Healthcare Disruption: Junior doctors’ industrial action has put some facilities into emergency mode, with the Ministry of Health saying emergency and essential services remain available while routine care may face longer waits and rescheduling. Disaster Recovery & Heritage: A contract was signed with UNESCO and the Jamaica Conservation and Development Trust to support restoration work at the Blue and John Crow Mountains World Heritage Site after Hurricane Melissa. Sports & National Pride: Jamaica beat El Salvador 2-0 in Nations League action, with Javon East scoring twice, moving the Reggae Boyz into second place.
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