AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTax Administration: Jamaica’s new $760-million Christiana Tax Office in Manchester was officially opened by Finance Minister Fayval Williams, aiming to bring services closer to residents, including motor vehicle processing like driver’s licence work. Public Safety & Justice: Five men, including two 17-year-olds, were charged after police seized a Smith & Wesson revolver with three rounds on Constitution Hill, St Andrew, following an incident where a group suspected of being armed was spotted. Crime Watch: Police are still searching for suspects behind a $50,000 heist at Liberty Banquet Hall in Jamaica, where burglars stole a safe and escaped in a getaway vehicle. Tourism & Business: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett launched JAPEX 2026, set for Sept 14–18 in Ocho Rios under “Jamaica Reimagined,” with the event relocated due to Hurricane Melissa and expected to showcase recovery across hotel operations. Health: CARPHA opened a new regional reference referral lab in Kingston to strengthen the Caribbean’s fight against antimicrobial resistance. Sports: Jamaica’s U19 women beat Guyana in the CWI Rising Stars Under-19 T20, while other regional teams also secured wins.
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