AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS Immigration Ruling: A Manhattan federal judge struck down President Trump’s immigrant visa suspension for applicants from 75 countries, calling it “patently unlawful,” and the list includes Jamaica and several Caribbean states—though other visa limits remain. Jamaica–US Security: Jamaica and the US signed a Status of Forces Agreement to deepen security cooperation against guns, drugs, and criminal networks. BOJ & Money Tech: The Bank of Jamaica says Jam-Dex transactions have surged to $51.7m in seven months to July as it expands wallet providers and point-of-sale acceptance; separately, the BOJ also outlined growth projections and stability priorities. Real Estate Rules: The Real Estate Board is drafting a new Code of Ethical Conduct to modernise standards last set in 1998, reflecting digital marketing and more complex deals. Justice System: Justice Minister Delroy Chuck signalled support for plea bargaining and mediation to reduce case backlogs, with defence lawyers warning it must be a “real bargain.” Local Governance Pressure: Cooper’s Pen residents in Trelawny protested after demolitions, demanding relocation and help from the Prime Minister. Economy & MSMEs: SBAJ urged the new BOJ governor to urgently convene stakeholders to tackle financial and regulatory hurdles for micro, small and medium-sized businesses.
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