AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoClimate Justice & Disaster Accountability: ODPEM is scrambling to reassure donors after delays and privacy concerns around SupportJamaica.gov.jm, after PAC scrutiny of how Hurricane Melissa donations were handled and retained by a financial services institution without a clear retention agreement. Education & Infrastructure Recovery: Westmoreland’s Hurricane Melissa school repairs are projected at about $1 billion each for major sites, with Petersfield’s roof and windows on track for the September term. Justice System Rights: Chief Justice Bryan Sykes says delays in court records and DNA/forensic processing violate constitutional rights and can block bail and employment. Local Government Funding Fight: The PNP is challenging Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie over claims of $600m–$700m monthly road-repair allocations, arguing municipal corporations are far more underfunded. Youth, Media & Policy: Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton released findings showing strong public support for regulating minors’ social media use, with caregivers reporting grooming and harmful content exposure. Microfinance & Banking Oversight: LASCO’s microfinance arrears climbed to about $454m as BOJ moves to tighten supervision, including new reporting requirements for the microcredit sector. Investor Residency Plan: Jamaica’s economic residency for foreign investors is edging toward Parliament, but key investment and job targets remain undisclosed. Civic Recognition: Bounty Killer received the Keys to the City of Kingston and a road renaming in his honour.
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