AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoParliamentary Standoff: The Opposition has given the Government three demands to revive the censure debate over Jamaica’s abstention on a UN vote concerning Cuba, including disclosure of Cabinet’s instructions. Mark Golding also called for an independent Speaker to help ensure fair oversight of Parliament. Public Spending: The Government denies funding the proposed BZR Weekend festival or Cardi B’s fee; the rapper apologised after saying organisers claimed the Government had invested. Western Roads: Works Minister Robert Morgan apologised for traffic gridlock and promised better traffic management as roadworks continue between Montego Bay and Negril. Procurement Oversight: The Fisheries Authority says a published contract notice overstated the cost of boats and engines by 100 times: the actual award was $66.46 million, not $6.65 billion. The boats are for fishers affected by Hurricane Melissa. Health Policy: Jamaica welcomed a World Bank review of public health spending, bringing renewed attention to how health services are funded.
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