AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCuba Vote Fallout: Jamaica’s abstention from the UN vote against the US embargo has drawn fierce criticism from former Prime Minister PJ Patterson, who called it “an abominable betrayal.” The government says the resolution fails to address Cuba’s crisis, while Opposition figures challenge how the decision was handled. Hurricane Recovery: A year after Hurricane Melissa, Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government has spent J$84 billion on relief and recovery, with J$1.7 billion in donations supporting repairs and housing. Residents in hard-hit St Elizabeth say rebuilding remains painfully slow. New Rules: The Senate approved regulations requiring virtual-asset providers to be licensed and meet anti-money-laundering standards. The government is also advancing a new Cybersecurity Act covering critical systems. Public Services: The JCSA is demanding a workable transport alternative for public-sector workers as the government ends its employee bus service, and says it will protest. Reparations Dialogue: Holness welcomed the UK prime minister’s openness to a formal slavery apology and structured talks, though Britain ruled out financial reparations.
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