AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHealth Sector Dispute: Junior doctors staged a 24-hour work stoppage across Jamaica after the Industrial Disputes Tribunal delayed a ruling on overtime and incentives, forcing hospitals into emergency-only mode and disrupting clinics and elective surgeries. Public Access & Courts: The UDC said it will comply with a court order granting unrestricted public access to Little Dunn’s River Beach, but warned it can’t provide full day-to-day management like security and sanitation. Governance & Parliament: Opposition Leader Mark Golding demanded an urgent OSC probe into the resignation of Deputy Clerk Christopher Cowan, citing concerns about the Houses’ working environment and alleged retaliation. Security & Firearms Law: PM Andrew Holness directed a legal reform review of the Firearms Act after lawyers raised fears about unjust treatment, while also reiterating tougher action against illegal guns. Education & Tech: Holness launched MapMakers to pilot digital mapping and spatial analysis in eight high schools, aiming to modernise geography teaching. Local Economy & Prices: Kingston vendors reported lettuce up to $1,800 per pound amid drought pressure on produce ahead of Christmas. Sports & Youth: Walker Cup quarterfinals headline with Wolmer’s Boys facing Excelsior, while ISSA netball saw Gaynstead and Papine among big winners. International Spotlight: King Charles’ Caribbean tour renews reparations and slavery-trade debate, with Buckingham Palace saying there will be no formal apology.
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