AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHurricane Recovery & Disaster Risk: Jamaica says $30b will be spent on hurricane recovery this fiscal year, managed by NaRRA under Major General Anthony Anderson from June 1, as the country braces for the 2026 Atlantic season. Education & Digital Access: Flow Foundation will invest $5m annually to bring free high-speed Wi-Fi to 100 early childhood institutions, expanding its Internet in Schools programme with the Early Childhood Commission. Public Services & Accountability: The Court of Appeal overturned a professional misconduct finding against Portland Eastern MP Isat Buchanan, saying the General Legal Council breached natural justice. Housing Programme Oversight: Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Jr. says the ROOFS verified beneficiary list will be published by parish, with a TRN-based digital platform to guide voucher redemption. Local Economy & Labour Policy: Montego Bay Chamber president Jason Russell pushes for tiered labour law reforms to reduce burdens on micro and small businesses while protecting workers. Sports Rights & Governance: RUSH Sports and TVJ warn they are the only authorised FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcasters in Jamaica, targeting unauthorised streaming and piracy. Roads & Safety: NWA will close a section of the Lacovia to Holland Bamboo main road in St Elizabeth Sunday for emergency culvert replacement, with detours in place. Justice System: A university student accused of sexually assaulting his teenage cousin was freed after a no-case submission was upheld.
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