AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTraffic Update: NWA says that from Monday, Sept. 7, drivers heading from Marcus Garvey Drive onto East Avenue in St Andrew will face changes meant to cut morning peak delays—left-lane use on Marcus Garvey Drive, strict no stopping/no parking on lower East Avenue, and a ban on U-turns at the intersection, with NWA and police monitoring. Back-to-School Health: Help Jamaica Medical Mission, a New Jersey-based team, held free screenings and medication support at Barbican Baptist Church in St Andrew for students and other residents, with outreach running Sept. 2–13 across several parishes. Housing & Tourism Finance: A Jamaica Observer check highlights how “buy-to-Airbnb” plans are getting tougher as more apartment units compete for bookings and owners face costs people often overlook. Disaster Recovery Support: Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Jr. urges people who haven’t received ROOFS benefits to contact parish offices, noting issues may be as simple as TRN verification. Community Safety: Residents in Trench Town protested after a fatal police shooting of Ralston Weir (“Johnny Five”) in Wilton Gardens, with claims of a domestic violence response disputed by family. Water Crisis Impact: Drought and NWC water restrictions are driving up costs for water-dependent businesses in Kingston and St Andrew, with some passing added charges to customers.
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