AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDisaster Preparedness: Minister of Local Government Desmond McKenzie urged churches nationwide to use their pulpit influence to teach communities how to prepare for hurricanes, earthquakes and flooding, as he handed over grants to restore churches hit by Hurricane Melissa in Westmoreland. Aviation Law Update: Jamaica’s Senate approved the Civil Aviation (Amendment) Act, 2026, aimed at tightening safety oversight, accident/incident investigations and aligning local rules with international standards. Immigration Rumours Denied: Deputy Prime Minister Horace Chang dismissed claims that third-country nationals would be housed in St Mary, saying there are no such arrangements and that any housing is the responsibility of the IOM. Education Investment: A $3.7-billion contract was signed for Jamaica’s first STEAM Academy at Bernard Lodge in St Catherine, targeting about 2,400 students and serving as a pilot for more specialised schools. Housing Pressure: A report says renters may need three to four times monthly rent for move-in costs as deposits and furnishing costs rise alongside a widening housing deficit. Energy Recovery: Under the $1B JSIF NEPRP, over 2,200 hurricane-affected households have been wired for electricity, with more connections coming in phases.
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