AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHurricane Melissa Recovery: PM Andrew Holness says another 300 container homes will arrive today, with 1,200 already in-country and the rest of the 2,500 housing solutions expected by July. Shelter & Disaster Readiness: Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie announced $60m more for emergency shelter upgrades and outlined a shift toward building large shelters in parishes ahead of hurricane season; NSWMA also detailed new hurricane measures, including prepositioning equipment and fuel reserves. Oversight & Investor Confidence: Opposition MP Peter Bunting warned that government actions against independent oversight bodies could hurt investor confidence. Integrity Commission Fallout (FLA): National Security Minister Horace Chang defended Firearm Licensing Authority CEO Shane Dalling despite Integrity Commission findings, while Young Jamaica pressed Mark Golding to explain the delayed certification of his 2024 statutory declaration. Governance in Action: CMU says a staff arrest over alleged misuse of student funds shows its internal controls work. Public Safety & Crime: MOCA charged three more people in the $47.5m NCB phishing scam, granting $450,000 bail each. AI Policy Push: Dr Andrew Wheatley said a National AI Draft Policy will be developed by November 2026. Sports (Local): West Indies fell to Sri Lanka by 41 runs in the opening ODI at Sabina Park; Reggae Girlz coach Hubert Busby treats friendlies in Panama as key tune-ups.
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