AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDiplomatic Funding Crunch: Jamaica will temporarily close its embassy in Santo Domingo from August 1 after visa-fee revenue dropped following the March 2025 visa-free arrangement, with officials stressing it’s not a sign of political strain. Court Records Upgrade: The Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court has launched a Criminal Records Office and a new records centre aimed at ending “missing files,” with a system that tracks who stores documents and where they are. Hurricane Melissa Accountability: Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee says ODPEM has not yet provided signed documents to confirm the JDF received $34 million in donated roofing materials, after the Auditor General flagged unverified deliveries. Business & Investment Ease: JSEZA is digitising its SEZ application process to map the customer journey, spot bottlenecks, and improve transparency for investors. Remittance Sector Moves: MFS Capital Partners says its new Windward Road branch is now operating (Western Union services first), as remittance inflows stay flat and the company pushes expansion. Local Public Safety: A man was arrested in Half-Way-Tree, St Andrew, after allegedly vandalising multiple vehicles, and is receiving medical treatment under police guard.
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