AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBond Legacy in Jamaica: British author Simon Firth launched his new book, Jamaica: On the Tracks of James Bond, at the Grand Hotel Excelsior in Port Royal, tying Fleming’s real-life locations to the film franchise during a 10-day fan tour. Public Safety in Jamaica: Police are investigating a fatal shooting during a search operation in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, after a man allegedly pointed a firearm at officers; INDECOM has been notified. Disaster-Ready Communities: Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the planned relocation of Parottee residents in St Elizabeth will be a test case for moving vulnerable communities after Hurricane Melissa—through consultation, not force. Infrastructure & Daily Life: The NWA is changing traffic flow from Marcus Garvey Drive to East Avenue in St Andrew starting Sept. 7 to cut morning delays, including strict no-stopping/no-parking enforcement. Business & Investment: PriceSmart has taken over the former Nestlé Ferry Pen distribution complex in St Catherine to expand its Jamaican club network and improve product availability. Local Heritage Under Scrutiny: Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation says no demolition approval was granted for the Channel One studio site at 29 Maxfield Avenue, after the historic recording space was demolished Sept. 5.
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