AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 minutes agoCourtroom Drama: Andre Ruddock’s trial for the 2021 murder of Taneka Gardner in St James opened in Kingston, with cross-examination focused on whether Gardner had a romantic relationship with slain pastor Dr Kevin Smith. Education & Youth: Queens High School for the Sciences in New York’s QHSS (UCHS-linked story) marked a major move into a new state-of-the-art facility, adding modern labs, classrooms and space for special education. Business & Jobs: Ibex cut 1,405 Jamaican workstations and closed half its delivery centres, citing client cost pressure and shifting work offshore. Tourism & Events: Republic Weekend 2026 is set to take over Ocho Rios for Heroes’ weekend (Oct 16–19) with a curated mix of music, fashion, beach and nightlife. Local Economy: Kingston Bookshop says it has invested about $1B in a new Lyndhurst Road distribution centre to expand wholesale supply to schools and businesses. Infrastructure & Waste: Westmoreland commissioned Jamaica’s first solid waste temporary holding area/transfer station, aiming to ease garbage collection complaints. Public Safety: Police reported two fatal shootings in St Catherine and Kingston on Saturday, including a man identified as “Beenie Man” in West Kingston.
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