AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBusiness & Jobs: Kingston Bookshop has poured about $1 billion into a new Lyndhurst Road distribution centre in St Andrew, bringing warehousing, purchasing and wholesale sales under one roof as B2B revenue rises to about 25%. Food & Tourism: Jamaica is seeing fresh international QSR momentum, with brands like Church’s Texas Chicken pushing new locations and more deals in the pipeline. Health & Safety: Fontana Limited posted record revenue across its expanded pharmacy network, but profit fell as costs rose, and it says it will focus on inventory and purchasing efficiencies next. Public Health: Two men held at Duhaney Park lock-up are reported to have died from suspected TB within 15 days, raising alarms about conditions and medical access. Crime: Police reported two fatal shootings in St Catherine and Kingston, including a West Kingston gang-linked incident. Environment: NEPA is inviting volunteers for International Coastal Cleanup Day with flagship cleanups at Shipwreck Beach (Kingston) and Hellshire Bay (St Catherine). Housing: St Thomas Municipal Corporation is moving to sell lots at Easington, aiming to regularise ownership for existing occupants. Sports: Olympic hurdler Omar McLeod is reportedly facing a potential two-year ban over whereabouts failures. Culture: Jamaica’s sound system and sound clash traditions continue to be celebrated as part of the island’s global music legacy.
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