AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTourism Policy: Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association says investors are getting cold feet over the proposed jump in the sector’s GCT from 10% to 15%, urging Government to settle the issue fast. Public Safety/Crime: Police report a 41-year-old man surrendered after hiding in the Black River morass following a fatal St Elizabeth domestic dispute; the murder weapon was not found. Port Security/Drugs: Kingston Container Terminal remains under a high-level operation after a cocaine bust estimated at over J$1 billion, with multiple KCT employees detained and questioned. Education & Rural STEM: The Scientific Research Council’s STEM Summer Attachment Programme shows strong rural participation, with 83% of teachers from rural schools. Community Resilience: Guardsman Group welcomed home two fire survivors after overseas burn treatment, with continued recovery at UHWI. Sports (CPL): Antigua & Barbuda Falcons edged Jamaica Kingsmen in a last-ball thriller to open CPL 2026, while Jamaica’s Hunain Shah impressed with 2 wickets in the chase. Culture/Independence: Emancipendence celebrations at the National Stadium marked Jamaica’s 64th anniversary with a focus on resilience after Hurricane Melissa.
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