AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIntegrity Commission: Jamaica’s anti-corruption watchdog says it will keep working “without fear or favour” even as court challenges mount, warning that repeated litigation could slow investigations and enforcement. Public Confidence & Cabinet: Civil society is renewing calls for Minister Andrew Wheatley to step aside after the Integrity Commission recommended serious criminal charges, including alleged illicit enrichment. Labour & Migration Fraud: The Labour Ministry warns of an unauthorised overseas farm-work recruitment scheme circulating on social media and urges jobseekers to verify licensed agencies before paying fees. Regional Governance & Trade: CARICOM leaders accelerated plans for an affordable intra-regional ferry service, with Trinidad offering temporary ferry support to move mainly cargo. Disaster Response: The UN says Venezuela still needs an additional US$296m for quake recovery as search continues, while CARICOM relief shipments keep rolling. Public Safety & Courts: Kingston and St Andrew’s traffic ticket drive aims to clear nearly 44,000 outstanding tickets and warrants, highlighting gaps in address matching and enforcement. Police Update: Police urge three men linked to a CCTV-captured shooting of a pump attendant to turn themselves in. Environment & Resilience: Government highlights wetlands as key to climate adaptation and economic resilience, stressing science, monitoring and political will.
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