AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCrime & Safety: A St Catherine loan officer, Jason Douglas, was charged with simple larceny after an alleged theft of a TV and a government-issued laptop from a repair job in Kingston. Violence Update: In Old Harbour, “Porridge Man” was gunned down; police say they’re still working to establish a motive. Public Safety & Justice: The Jamaica Bar Association backed Supreme Court staff who say they fear for their safety and are upset about missing basic amenities like a canteen. GBV Tech Push: Culture Minister Olivia “Babsy” Grange says the JamSafe app is being built to help survivors and people at risk with one-tap emergency alerts, AI safety screening, secure communication, location sharing, and access to the 24-hour GBV helpline. Environment & Infrastructure: Crews are battling a fire at the Retirement Disposal Site in St James; strong winds are hampering containment as WPM and the Jamaica Fire Brigade work to stop spread. Energy Watch: JPS reports Jamaica’s electricity demand hit 676.9MW on July 1, driven by hotter weather. Tourism & Nature: Plans are moving to pedestrianise Holland Bamboo in St Elizabeth and turn it into an ecotourism spot, with nearly $500 million sought for revitalisation.
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