AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEducation & Accountability: An attorney says acquitted teachers in Jamaica can still return to classrooms and workplaces, pointing to weak background checks and citing cases where educators with serious sex-offence charges were later seen teaching elsewhere. Immigration & Labour: Ambassador Audrey Marks says Jamaica will consult unions, the private sector and civil groups before launching a structured migration programme with the US, targeting about 10,000 skilled workers starting with a 1,000-person pilot. Infrastructure & Jobs: Prime Minister Holness toured the Boundbrook Urban Centre in Port Antonio, now 58% complete and on track for February 2027, a $4.2b mixed-use project expected to create 2,000–3,000 jobs. Climate & Health: Jamaica’s Met Service warns of hotter-than-normal summer conditions, with heatwaves possible if thresholds are met, and links the outlook to a likely strong El Niño. Local Economy: St. Thomas’ Social Development Commission staged an Economic Village to boost grassroots businesses and connect entrepreneurs with government services. Public Safety: Beryllium says it’s investigating an “incident” after millions were reportedly stolen from ABMs at Scotiabank’s Portmore location.
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