AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSlavery Reparations Push: Jamaica’s Culture Minister Olivia Grange led a delegation in London to file a petition to King Charles III asking the Privy Council’s Judicial Committee to rule on three slavery-related legal questions, as the UK government again rejected reparations. Justice & Corrections Modernisation: Government says it’s upgrading Jamaica’s justice and correctional systems with digital tech, infrastructure, security, rehabilitation and training, aiming to cut reoffending. Back-to-School Transport: JUTC reported a smooth start with rural school buses rolling out across parishes, while Transport Minister Daryl Vaz said road patching funding is in place. Education Access Under Pressure: Opposition spokesperson Denise Daley is demanding an urgent staffing assessment at the Salvation Army School for the Blind after reports it’s turning away students. Crime & Community Safety: PM Andrew Holness urged Manchester residents not to accommodate criminals amid concerns linked to lottery scamming and rising murders. Sports & Public Life: Jamaica’s Ultimate Championships team was named, and Masicka faces a US federal copyright lawsuit over four songs.
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