AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSchool Safety & Accountability: Kingston College launched an investigation after a viral video showed a student being held over a railing before falling, with Principal Dave Myrie urging the public not to repost the clip. UN Reform Push: India’s S. Jaishankar said frustration over UN reform is growing and called for text-based negotiations, arguing blockers “use” the UN rather than care about it. Judicial Independence Under Scrutiny: A regional legal debate is heating up after US visa issues affecting High Court Judge Gino Persaud, with jurists warning about chilling effects on Commonwealth judges. Domestic Violence Law Review: Parliament’s joint committee is exploring making domestic violence a stand-alone crime, but the Solicitor General says the act must first clearly define what counts as domestic violence. Mining Oversight: Jamaica’s mining ministry is overhauling regulation after an audit found major enforcement and monitoring gaps, including penalties owed by lessees for unrehabilitated land. Reparations Update: King Charles referred Jamaica’s slavery reparations petition to the Privy Council’s Judicial Committee for legal advice. Energy/Trade Watch: Government says it has no notice of UC Rusal seeking buyers for Windalco, as the bauxite/alumina sector faces falling export earnings. Regional Diplomacy: CARICOM and partners are backing moves to strengthen ties and cooperation on UNGA sidelines, including health and development initiatives.
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