AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCoopers Pen Relocation Tension: Prime Minister Andrew Holness visited the Coopers Pen, Trelawny community after homes were demolished on Aug. 11, warning residents he cannot keep people on privately owned land and saying emergency powers may be needed if new occupants move in. He stressed the government does not support squatting and outlined plans for a social survey and possible relocation to other nearby acreages. New Kingston Renewal Moves Forward: Stakeholders advanced implementation of the New Kingston Business District Renewal Initiative, aiming for a coordinated response to homelessness, mental health and substance abuse, while also boosting public safety, sanitation, beautification and the overall business environment. Hagley Park Road Fire Aftermath: Firefighters continued cooling operations after a massive blaze at Superior Auto Parts on Hagley Park Road in St Andrew, which gutted the facility and affected at least 105 jobs; the cause remains under investigation. Health and Community Support: A 35-member medical mission from the Tri-State area is set to arrive in Jamaica on Wednesday for free care across seven parishes, while in Mandeville hundreds benefited from a back-to-school dental health fair (“1000 Smiles”). Jamaican Research on Global Stage: The Heart Institute of the Caribbean is presenting Jamaican cardiovascular research at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2026, including studies linked to Hurricane Melissa and an ECG network.
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