AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoReggae & Independence Gala: Culture Minister Olivia Grange says Busy Signal and Wayne Wonder will receive the Government of Jamaica’s Reggae Icon Awards at this year’s Independence Day Grand Gala. Urban Development & Jobs: After a slow start, the Morant Bay Urban Centre (MBUC) in St Thomas is welcoming new tenants, including government agencies and businesses, with KFC already operating since the official opening. Agriculture & Conservation: Floyd Green says the Lucea Fish Sanctuary could become an ecotourism draw, with a push for income models like eco-tours and aquaculture to keep sanctuaries sustainable. Health & Access: Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton hails the Oasis Imaging and MRI Centre in Half-Way Tree, offering MRI services within 24–48 hours plus CT, X-rays and ultrasound. Crime & Justice: The Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court launches a new Criminal Records Office records centre aimed at ending “missing files.” Diplomacy: Jamaica will temporarily close its Santo Domingo embassy from August 1 after visa-fee revenue dried up, with consular support continuing via an honorary consul. Sports & Community: Special Olympics Caribbean Beach Games are set to launch in Montego Bay on August 4, running November 18–22 at Harmony Beach Park. Business & Growth: KFC Jamaica opens its new Salem, St Ann restaurant—an investment of about $285 million and 45 jobs.
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