AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPower Crisis: Energy Minister Daryl Vaz called Friday’s all-island blackout “an embarrassment” as JPS said lightning damaged transmission facilities, triggering a cascading grid failure; OUR has ordered a preliminary report within 48 hours and a full report in 30 days, while about 65,000 customers still lacked water due to electricity-dependent pumping. Governance & Oversight: Science Minister Andrew Wheatley said delays in appointing the Data Protection Oversight Committee persist because the law requires a retired High Court judge, and finding one has become a bottleneck. Housing & Recovery: In Senate debate, Abka Fitz-Henley said NHT has pushed billions into Hurricane Melissa recovery, including $1.9b in home grants, mortgage moratoriums, roof loans, and 2,500 modular units. Community Support: Hanover churches received nearly $8.5m for Melissa clean-up and rehabilitation, with local leaders defending state support for places of worship. Sports & Public Life: Rain at Sabina Park washed out the second ODI between West Indies and Sri Lanka, keeping Sri Lanka 1-0 ahead with the series finale Monday. Health & Women’s Care: A May Pen Hospital feature highlights restarting minimally invasive gynaecologic surgery, while another piece discusses managing recurrent vaginal infections by focusing on restoring healthy vaginal flora. Local Crime: A US passport holder accused of murdering his partner in Hanover was remanded after a court appearance.
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