AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPolice Reform Backlash: Prime Minister Andrew Holness told the JCF to urgently tighten procedures for handling injured people and the deceased at crime scenes, after public outrage over the treatment of a shooting victim—while reiterating that the JCF’s job is to preserve, protect, and serve life. Tourism & Aviation: Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon welcomed plans to repeal and replace the Tourism Act, arguing it should strengthen protections and inclusion for tourism workers; meanwhile Caribbean Airlines announced route cuts and reduced frequencies from June 1, citing sustained losses and a push toward a codeshare deal. Digital Push: Government says Jamaica Post is being repositioned as a digital one-stop for services, with EU funding also flowing into the Digital Transitioning Programme. Labour & Culture: Labour leaders marked Workers’ Week and Labour Day themes of resilience and honouring labour heroes, while PM Holness backed film as an economic growth frontier. Local Life: NWA warned of traffic delays on Lime Hall Road and moved to clear flooding-causing debris in Lucea’s Riley River corridor.
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