AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDigital Economy & Transport: Energy/Transport/Telecoms Minister Daryl Vaz says JUTC is seeing big gains in revenue, ridership and fleet upgrades, citing Portmore’s jump from J$60m to J$100m revenue and 600,000 to one million passengers, plus 270 new buses and moves to improve security and operations. Telecoms Expansion: Vaz also hailed Flow’s 5G launch as a milestone for Jamaica’s digital transformation, saying it should boost competition; Flow says 5G already covers 70% of the population. Public Health Systems: SERHA rolled out a modern VoIP phone system across key Kingston and regional facilities to improve call quality, reliability and emergency communications. Housing & Planning: PM Holness warned that unplanned development hurts productivity and said government is focusing on strategic spatial planning, including the Wick Hall Housing Development groundbreaking in St Catherine. Crime & Child Safety: CPFSA mourned the death of 13-year-old Kemelia Paul, killed after intervening in a domestic dispute, urging safer home environments and stronger child protection. Governance & Law: Justice Minister Delroy Chuck urged MPs to revisit the Republic constitutional bill to remove the monarch and push the process forward, including town hall consultations on the final appellate court. Cybersecurity: The Jamaica Stock Exchange says personal information was accessed without authorisation in a contained incident, but it found no signs trading/settlement systems were compromised, and warned the public about fraud attempts. Environment: NEPA says the six-year “A Jamaican Path from Hills to Ocean” project is complete, marking progress in wetland and coastal management with EU and government funding. Social Media Policy: Health Minister Tufton said Cabinet is finalising a study and national survey on social media’s impact on Jamaicans, with a possible ban on access for minors under 16. Sports & Youth: JOA awarded eight Olympic Solidarity Scholarships ahead of LA 2028, while HEART/NSTA Trust’s robotics camp exposed students to drones and robotics through hands-on “Try a Skill” activities. Economy & Property: RAJ reports Jamaica’s real estate market generated nearly $99.3b in property sales in 2025, with St Andrew, St Ann and St Catherine leading.
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