AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUS-Jamaica Security Oversight: Opposition National Security spokesperson Fitz Jackson says the government must share full details of the newly signed Jamaica–US Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), including safeguards and a published MOU on third-country nationals, after reports of its execution. Water Crisis in Kingston: Drought has pushed Corporate Area supplies down again, with Hermitage Dam at 31.4% and Mona Reservoir at 48.4%, prompting restrictions and conservation calls. Beach Access Policy: NEPA says the Beach Access and Management Policy is meant to address public access concerns, pointing to a government list of 60 public bathing beaches and urging people to review the policy. Housing Accountability: Professor Floyd Morris says Ruthven Towers residents are still waiting for documents and promised amenities four years after the apartments were sold, calling it a “bad deal” and demanding clarity on titles and strata setup. Business & Finance: SBAJ signed an MoU with the Development Bank of Jamaica to help MSMEs formalise via grants up to $800,000, while the Micro Stock Market has seen no funds raised yet, blamed on limited education and readiness. Regional Security Training: Jamaica is among 17 nations taking part in Fuerzas Comando 2026 in Paraguay, a special operations skills competition backed by U.S. Southern Command. Culture & Community: Miss Universe Jamaica 2026 Celene Hall was crowned, and Jada Kingdom released “Dweet & Done” as dancehall continues to push forward.
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