AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEarthquake Monitoring Update: Jamaica recorded 549 seismic activities in 2025 (seven felt events, magnitudes 3.1–4.2), and the PIOJ says upgrades to the seismic network—including repaired stations and new citizen sensors—are improving mapping and public awareness. Used-Car Fraud Prevention: Police are urging buyers to check vehicle identification numbers (VIN), chassis and engine numbers, since stolen cars are being disguised as legitimate. HIV Care Retention: A health researcher is calling for targeted interventions to keep people living with HIV connected to treatment, warning that ages 20–49—especially men—are more likely to drop out of care. Crime Crackdown in Manchester: Several people were detained in targeted operations against illegal guns and lottery scammers, with police linking the parish’s violent crimes to scam activity. St James Landfill Fire: Crews are battling a fire at the Retirement Disposal Site tipping area; strong winds are hampering containment as trucks move cover material to smother flames. Pensioners’ Deadline Reminder: The Accountant General’s Department is urging government pensioners to submit quarterly life certificates on time to avoid interruptions to payments. Culture & Infrastructure Push (West): Calls are growing for a dedicated performing arts centre in western Jamaica as the NDTC prepares a historic closing performance outside Kingston.
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