AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTelecom Upgrade: Flow officially switched on Jamaica’s 5G network, saying it covers about 70% of customers, with early access for compatible phones/SIMs and phase-one service in Kingston, Portmore, Spanish Town, May Pen and the North Coast. Access & Regulation: Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says the OUR is procuring equipment to independently verify telecom service quality and enforce sanctions, amid complaints of dropped calls and diverted calls. Public Safety & Justice: Opposition Zuleika Jess says Jamaica is in a human rights crisis, citing fatal police shootings and INDECOM concerns, while police also launched an investigation into alleged “gun salute” gunfire during a St Catherine nine-night. Crime & Policing: JCF reports a gun battle in St. James that left four dead. Economy & Transport: TODSS warns diesel price hikes could force some transport operators out, as Petrojam lifted the fuel price cap. Finance Watch: BOJ data shows banks ended May with much higher deposits at the central bank, while public-sector deposits fell. Infrastructure: NWC commissioned a $123.8m pipeline upgrade in Manchester to improve water reliability for thousands. Business & Shipping: Kingston Wharves plans US$100m in capital projects over five years. Sports (Kingston): West Indies beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the first T20 at Sabina Park, with Shai Hope’s 65* and late hitting from Rovman Powell.
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