AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAviation Law Update: Jamaica’s Senate has approved the Civil Aviation (Amendment) Act, 2026, aimed at bringing local rules in line with international standards, strengthening safety oversight, and updating accident/incident investigation and penalty provisions. Public Safety & Disaster Prep: Minister of Local Government Desmond McKenzie urged churches nationwide to use their influence to educate communities on disaster preparedness, pointing to Jamaica’s vulnerability to hurricanes, earthquakes, and flooding. Immigration Clarification: Deputy Prime Minister Horace Chang says claims that third-country nationals would be housed in St Mary are false, stressing there are no such arrangements approved by the Government of Jamaica. Education Investment: A $3.7-billion contract was signed for Jamaica’s first STEAM Academy at Bernard Lodge in St Catherine, targeting about 2,400 students and serving as a pilot for more specialised schools islandwide. Crime Alert: Police are investigating an ABM cash robbery at Scotiabank’s Portmore location in St Catherine, where thieves reportedly stole millions in cash in Jamaican and US currency. Business & Jobs: Walkerswood’s parent, AML, says it’s accelerating exports with about US$1.5 million in investments to expand farming, processing, and output under Jamaica’s Special Economic Zone framework. Housing Pressure: A report highlights how rising rents and move-in costs are pushing renters to need far more upfront cash than before.
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