AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoThird-Country Nationals Row: Deputy PM Dr Horace Chang denied reports that TCNs are being housed in Grants Town, St Mary, saying no facility has been identified or operationalised and urging calm as police warn against threats or attacks. Senate Political Fight: PNP senator Lambert Brown’s TCN claims drew pushback from JLP communications chair Abka Fitz-Henley, who said the Government is being “careful and diligent” and not facilitating criminals. Road Safety Policy: Chief Justice Bryan Sykes clarified that Jamaica’s demerit points regime will apply from October 1, 2026, with courts still imposing points and disqualification where required. Monetary Update: Bank of Jamaica kept the policy rate at 5.5%, warning inflation may rise further in the short term. Energy Leadership: Petrojam named Danville Walker as General Manager effective July 1. Agriculture & Crime: Agriculture Minister Floyd Green said domestic produce hit 190,000 tonnes in Q1 2026 despite Hurricane Melissa; meanwhile Jamaica recorded a second straight week of single-digit murders (six homicides). Tourism & Business: Edmund Bartlett congratulated new JHTA president O’Brian Heron; JHTA also highlighted tourism linkages and recovery efforts.
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