AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoReparations & the Crown: King Charles has referred Jamaica’s slavery reparations petition to the Privy Council, with Jamaica hailing it as a major step in the push for restorative justice. Judicial/visa row: Guyana’s AG Anil Nandlall says the Guyana government had nothing to do with the US “review” of High Court judge Gino Persaud’s visa, as questions linger around the case. Hurricane Melissa rebuild: PM Andrew Holness defended $1.2b in contracts for foundations for about 2,500 semi-permanent homes, arguing the cost buys resilience; separate calls continue for faster contractor payments under the Financial Administration and Audit Act. Public finance & lawmaking: Opposition Leader Mark Golding challenged a retroactive environment levy bill, warning it doesn’t properly validate past collections, while the government dismissed the concerns. Food-price pressure: Bank of Jamaica researchers urge Jamaica to track global commodity shocks separately to better manage inflation impacts on households. Local governance: Westmoreland business leader Moses Chybar wants voters—not councillors—to choose mayors, arguing for a more independent civic mandate. Sports & society: Jamaica’s CONCACAF Nations League campaign begins with matches involving Jamaica, while cricket coverage highlights CPL momentum and player plans.
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