AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHealth Accountability Push: After the Auditor General flagged ODPEM’s handling of Hurricane Melissa donations and the ROOFS shelter programme, the government says it’s tightening the health sector’s accountability framework—financial reporting, procurement controls, and sanctions for non-compliance. Child Wellbeing: Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton is moving toward a national response to period poverty for schoolgirls (a $50M initiative) and is also researching a Jamaica social media policy for children. Pensions Reform: Jamaica’s pension industry is still tiny, so leaders are renewing calls for auto-enrolment to boost participation and long-term funding. Infrastructure Watch: NWC says water service is back for 98%+ of customers after Melissa, while SPARK road works face fresh criticism over delays and incomplete jobs. EU-Jamaica Reset: The EU wants a stronger partnership with Jamaica beyond the old donor-recipient model. Business/Investment: JAMPRO’s Ireland-UK mission highlights Jamaica as an investment and logistics hub.
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