AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCCJ Crisis: Jamaican Senate President Tom Tavares-Finson says the Caribbean Court of Justice’s internal conflict is “extremely reckless” to ignore and calls for a public inquiry, warning allegations of “panel fixing” could irreparably damage the court. Land Rights & Demolitions: Opposition Leader Mark Golding and PNP figures are pressing for legal and policy safeguards after Cooper’s Pen demolitions in Trelawny, with calls to halt further destruction and ensure humane, permanent relocation. Regulation Reform: Outgoing Bank of Jamaica Governor Richard Byles admits the “Twin Peaks” financial regulation overhaul will take years longer than promised, as laws still need drafting and parliamentary debate. Drugs & Security: Jamaica Customs reports its biggest drug seizure since the year began at KFTL—over two tonnes of cocaine plus ganja—amid stepped-up regional anti-narco-terror cooperation. Energy Dispute: JPS and New Fortress Energy are in arbitration over a US$40m fuel-supply dispute tied to Montego Freeport operations, with potential knock-on effects for electricity costs. Sports & Culture: The CPL opener went Guyana’s way as Kingsmen were bowled out for 117; meanwhile, CHASE Fund backs Special Olympics Caribbean Beach Games with near J$1m for athlete health screening.
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