AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHurricane Preparedness: BCMG is urging Jamaicans to use the quieter Atlantic season to strengthen readiness, warning that a low-activity year can still bring a major hit like Hurricane Melissa. Housing Crisis in Trelawny: PM Andrew Holness visited Coopers Pen after homes were demolished on Aug. 11, telling residents he can’t keep them on privately owned land and that relocation options are being explored. Fire Aftermath (St Andrew): Firefighters continue cooling operations after a massive blaze gutted Superior Auto Parts on Hagley Park Road; the cause is under investigation and at least 105 jobs were affected. New Kingston Renewal: Stakeholders are moving into implementation of the New Kingston Business District Renewal Initiative, targeting homelessness support plus safety, sanitation and environmental improvements. Public Access to Parliament: The Houses of Parliament launched a revamped website to make legislative information easier to find for the public, media, educators and researchers. Education Support: Early childhood educators in Linstead, St Catherine, got certification help through an ECC-backed fair aimed at getting more schools legally certified. Community Aid: Woodcats International delivered books and school supplies to more than 100 children at its back-to-school event in Kingston. Local Safety: Authorities are stepping up monitoring for the 2026 bird-shooting season, with fines up to $3 million for breaches.
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