AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSecurity Policy: Government will evaluate Jamaica’s seven Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) starting July, with IDB grant support, to shape a proposed transition into “zones of peace and opportunity,” including cost-benefit, social value, and long-term outcomes. Public Finance & Jobs: The Independent Fiscal Commission says Jamaica’s public sector wage negotiations are out of sync with the budget cycle, creating uncertainty, supplementary estimates, and retroactive payment pressure; it wants a structured negotiation calendar. Justice & Courts: Justice Minister Delroy Chuck says NaRRA will build four new courthouses in St Elizabeth, St Ann, Westmoreland and Trelawny, with a push to operationalise the St Thomas Parish Court next fiscal year. Health Services: Surgeries at Kingston Public Hospital are disrupted due to central air-conditioning problems affecting two operating theatres, with replacement parts being air-freighted and repairs underway. Housing: PM Holness broke ground for Wick Hall Estate in St Catherine—221 housing solutions across three price categories—aimed at helping close Jamaica’s housing deficit. Economy & Industry: Minister Delano Seiveright urged Jamaica to capture more value from rum by keeping ageing, bottling and quality control in Jamaica under the Geographical Indication framework. Diaspora & Foreign Affairs: Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith called for renewed collaboration with the diaspora to build a stronger, more resilient Jamaica. Public Safety: ITA reports 22 fatal crashes in May (22 deaths), with motorcyclists and pedestrians among the biggest shares.
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