AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTourism Recovery: Royalton Negril has reopened after Hurricane Melissa, bringing 960 employees back and restoring 573 rooms, as Minister Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica’s hotel recovery is gaining momentum. Public Safety & Crime: Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake reports murders are 20% lower than last year and shootings down 24%, but warns officers not to get complacent. Community Security: The JCF launched a six-month mentorship programme for Crime and Security Portfolio ranks to build leadership and pass on policing know-how. Drought Response: The Jamaica Umbrella Group of Churches urged prayer and practical water conservation as NWC restrictions bite across Kingston and several parishes. Constituency Development: St Andrew South West MP Dr Angela Brown Burke is calling for a 50% jump in the Constituency Development Fund to better meet back-to-school and tertiary needs. Local Governance/Infrastructure: NWA says road rehabilitation starts in Ocho Rios this weekend with intermittent traffic changes over 10 days. Sports: In CPL action, Jamaica Kingsmen beat St Kitts & Nevis Patriots by 11 runs, powered by Saim Ayub’s 102 and key bowling. Arts & Culture: Kabaka Pyramid released Rebel Music—The Lyrics Tape to mark 15 years since his breakthrough EP.
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