AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPublic Safety & Transport: The Transport Authority says it has seized more than 200 public passenger vehicles since the June fare increase, prosecuting six operators for overcharging after cabbies were accused of ignoring the new structure. Missing Persons: The family of missing St Ann man Owen “Teacha” Hamilton is offering a $500,000 reward after he left home on July 4 for a grave-digging and never arrived. Crime & Violence: Police are investigating the gunning down of a porridge vendor, “Porridge Man,” in Old Harbour, St Catherine, while Manchester police report targeted operations that led to several arrests tied to illegal guns and lottery scamming. Weather & Climate: Met Service warns El Niño is strengthening, keeping temperatures well above normal through the rest of 2026 into early 2027. Justice System: The Jamaica Bar Association backs Supreme Court staff who say they fear for their safety and complain about missing basic amenities like a canteen. Environment & Waste: WPM Waste Management is responding to a fire at the Retirement Disposal Site in St James, with strong winds hampering containment. Health: A health researcher calls for targeted steps to keep HIV patients connected to care, warning that men aged 20–49 are more likely to drop out.
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