AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSecurity Policy: Jamaica’s National Security Council is proposing a 20-year minimum sentence for illegal gun possession and a new offence for adults who involve children in gun crimes. Draft amendments are due by the end of November, with a gun amnesty and buy-back planned first. Government Spending: A ban on non-essential overseas travel for public-sector officials runs until March 2027. The Opposition is demanding details on expected savings and wider spending controls. Justice Reform: The Senate has passed the Mediation Act, creating a framework to regulate mediators and promote settlements outside court. Hurricane Recovery: Government is urging Justices of the Peace to help Melissa-hit small businesses apply for grants of up to J$350,000, with additional support for damaged tools and equipment. Regional Diplomacy: Eleven former CARICOM leaders, including former Jamaican prime ministers, are urging UN members to back a resolution calling for an end to the US embargo on Cuba ahead of an October 28 vote.
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