AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIntegrity Commission: Chair Ret’d Justice Carol Lawrence Beswick says the anti-corruption watchdog will keep acting “without fear or favour” even as court challenges rise, warning litigation can slow investigations. Anti-Corruption Accountability: The IC also closed six potential illicit enrichment/false information cases involving MPs and other public officials, while recommending further charges in some failure-to-provide-information matters. Post-Hurricane Melissa Recovery: St Elizabeth voices push for a “hand up, not handouts” approach as the parish rebuilds, while critics question NaRRA’s lead role and timing. Finance & Markets: Jamaica’s Deposit Insurance Fund rose to $53.3b by end-2025, and the Jamaica Stock Exchange Micro Market is moving ahead with 25 MSMEs identified for listing. Regulation & Economy: The FSC opens consultations to license and supervise virtual asset service providers, as Jamaica prepares to regulate crypto flows. Water Infrastructure: NWC warns of traffic changes on the Elegant Corridor in Rose Hall as the Western Water Resilience project begins. CARICOM Governance: Leaders agreed to seek a CCJ advisory opinion on the CARICOM Secretary-General reappointment dispute after Trinidad’s objection. Regional Human Rights Watch: A London court is set to hear Trinidad and Tobago’s final challenge on its gay sex ban, with potential precedent for the region.
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