AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoParliamentary Turmoil: The Opposition is demanding a full resumption of debate on its censure motion over Jamaica’s abstention on the UN Cuba embargo vote, accusing the Government of using procedure to shut down scrutiny. Government Leader Floyd Green says there is a difference between scrutiny and abuse of Parliament; the dispute was followed by a confrontation between MPs. Legislation: The Government says it will table an Occupational Safety and Health Bill before the fiscal year ends. Parliament has also begun debate on creating a Consumer and Competition Authority to oversee consumer rights and fair competition. Public Service: The Government says former Financial Secretary Darlene Morrison’s transfer to the new Mining and Geology Ministry was unrelated to Prime Minister Andrew Holness’s claims that public workers are sabotaging government programmes; unions are demanding proof of those allegations. Migration: A second US-arranged flight carrying a third-country national is expected this week. The Government says 20 people from the first flight have left or are preparing to leave, and Jamaica has not agreed to accept criminals under the programme. Hurricane Recovery: Jamaica and the UK have announced a four-year reconstruction and resilience partnership, starting with a jointly funded £10-million programme.
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