AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTrench Town Protest: Residents in Kingston protested after police fatally shot Ralston Weir (“Johnny Five”) in Wilton Gardens, with the community questioning the police account and citing an Independent Commission of Investigations report. ROOFS Updates: Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Jr. urged households still waiting on Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters benefits to contact parish offices, noting issues like TRN mismatches can be fixed. Water Crisis Costs: Drought and NWC water-use restrictions are driving up costs for Kingston and St Andrew water-dependent businesses, with some adding fees after trucking water to meet prohibition orders. Roads and School Prep: In Hanover, Mount Hannah Primary says delivery couriers are refusing to travel due to “horrible” road conditions, forcing the school to hire its own truck to move supplies. Jamaica Tourism Tech: Google’s AI Mode is rolling into hotel booking, potentially shortening how travellers plan Jamaica trips by handling recommendations and checkout in one place. Local Business Growth: Wendy’s opened its second Portmore location in West Cumberland, creating jobs and drawing early customer traffic. Fashion Spotlight: Island Village in Ocho Rios will host the inaugural Jamaica Fashion Week from Nov. 19–22, 2026. Jamaica–China Trade: China’s goods exports to Jamaica are nearing US$1 billion, with machinery and industrial inputs driving much of the surge.
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