AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoElectricity Watch: Jamaica’s peak power demand hit 676.9MW on July 1, the highest so far this year, up from 669.9MW on June 23, as hotter weather pushed more usage onto the national grid—JPS says the rise lines up with temperature, with summer still ahead. Capital Markets: The Jamaica Stock Exchange lifted trading suspensions for Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing after its 2025 audited accounts were filed, but the audit cut 2025 profit after tax from $119.2m (unaudited) to $68.9m. Public Safety: Police arrested a 20-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy after an imitation firearm was seized at a party in Trinityville, St Thomas, with the teen later apprehended in York. Serious Allegations: Two female teenagers are in custody after an elderly man was allegedly attacked during a planned meeting in Morant Bay, St Thomas, with police investigating attempted murder and related charges. Housing & Jobs: The NHT held a Home It Expo in Montego Bay to guide prospective homeowners on plans, financing, mortgage readiness, and home improvement support. Migration Planning: Jamaica will consult trade unions, the private sector, civil groups and the opposition before implementing a structured migration programme targeting about 10,000 skilled workers, starting with a 1,000-person pilot. Development Update: Prime Minister Holness toured the Boundbrook Urban Centre in Port Antonio, now 58% complete and on track for February 2027, with plans for mixed-use services and thousands of jobs.
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