AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPorts: Jamaica Customs is expanding its use of scanning technology and advance cargo declarations to speed clearance and reduce congestion ahead of the Christmas rush. Violent Crime: Travis Thomas, known as “Bobby,” was killed in a machete attack in Westmoreland; police are investigating, and details about a suspect remain unconfirmed. Police Operation: Residents are questioning the official account of a deadly St Catherine confrontation that left three men and two police officers dead, citing damage and blood at the scene. Hurricane Recovery: Nearly 1,500 applications have been received for the MSME Restoration Grant Programme. In western Jamaica, the PNP is calling for faster aid and clearer accounting of proposed NaRRA spending. Deportation Deal: Opposition calls for disclosure of the US agreement intensified after 22 third-country deportees arrived in Jamaica, with concerns raised about legal liabilities and Parliament not having seen the deal. Kingston Infrastructure: Sewer-line replacements are under way in Central Kingston to address persistent spills and overflows, with more work planned.
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