AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoParliament Goes Digital: Speaker Juliet Holness says Jamaica’s Parliament must protect democratic values as it shifts deeper into the digital age, while also pushing for a revamped Houses of Parliament website launching in October with live streaming, searchable records and easier public access. Drought Relief Push: Cabinet has approved an extra $500m to fight drought and severe heat, including $150m to NWC for school and health support, $200m routed through MPs to constituencies, and $150m to municipalities—though spending depends on weather improvement. Climate Justice Grants: Six Caribbean civil society groups, including Jamaica Environment Trust (JET), received small grants to advance grassroots climate justice advocacy and resilience work. Senior Citizens’ Month: Jamaica’s Senior Citizens’ Month runs Sept 1–Oct 8, with events like a national senior spelling bee, church service, park walk and ageing fair, and pensioners’ forum. Charities Go Online: Jamaica’s JSWIFT now lets charities register and renew status online, supporting oversight ahead of FATF review. Public Safety: RADA warns farmers to stop slash-and-burn and avoid outdoor fires during drought conditions. Local Crime: A Westmoreland woman was charged after allegedly staging her own kidnapping for $600,000.
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