AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCPL Final Tonight: Antigua and Barbuda Falcons face the Jamaica Kingsmen at 7 p.m. at Kensington Oval in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League grand finale, after a last-ball thriller when the teams met earlier this season. Teen Pregnancy in State Care: A 16-year-old who became pregnant while in a children’s home is at the centre of a case involving the 2021 slaying of Taneka Gardner, with her father telling the defence he knew nothing of any alleged romance with late pastor Kevin Smith. Drought Pressure on Farmers: The National Irrigation Commission says it’s pumping and distributing more water than usual as drought hits St Elizabeth and other parishes, while farmers report costly shortages and losses. Home Costs Beyond the Mortgage: Realtors warn buyers to plan for “hidden” expenses like repairs, maintenance, drainage, boundaries, and transport costs—not just the purchase price. Tourism Investment Push: Prime Minister Andrew Holness pitches Jamaica’s post-hurricane rebuild to international investors in Miami, pitching growth through infrastructure, energy, tech and more. New QSR Moves: Jamaica is seeing fresh quick-service expansion, including Church’s Texas Chicken’s return and more international casual dining brands eyeing local locations.
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