AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoParliamentary Tensions: JLP ministers Fayval Williams and Juliet Holness defended House Speaker Juliet Holness, while the PNP Women’s Movement rejected claims that criticism of the Speaker was misogynistic. Justice Minister Delroy Chuck separately said MPs’ conduct during a November 3 near-brawl must be addressed to restore public respect for Parliament. Police Accountability: Defence lawyers for six policemen charged in the 2013 Acadia Drive triple murder have begun arguing that the case should be dismissed; the jury will return November 30. Building Enforcement: St Elizabeth’s municipal corporation issued 120 stop notices for unauthorised projects in September and October, warning that hurricane repairs must meet safety rules. Climate Finance: At COP31, CARICOM climate envoy James Fletcher said Jamaica’s estimated US$12-billion loss from Hurricane Melissa highlights the region’s growing financial burden. Small island states are also exploring a levy on remittances to fund climate resilience. Sentencing Reform: The Department of Correctional Services wants more non-violent offenders to serve sentences through community work, freeing prison space for higher-risk inmates.
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