AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoIntegrity Commission Court Battle: Jamaica’s Court of Appeal dismissed PM Andrew Holness’ appeal over the Integrity Commission judicial review, lifting the stay and clearing the way for the substantive case to resume in the Supreme Court. Healthcare & Tech: Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton hailed the new Oasis Imaging and MRI Centre on Half-Way Tree Road, touting AI-enabled imaging and faster MRI access. Public Procurement Reform: GOJEP 2.0 was launched to make government contracting easier for micro, small and medium-sized businesses, with simpler bidding and better data on participation. Creative Sector Support: Kingston Creative and JBDC expanded business coaching and advisory support for cultural and creative MSMEs via the SBDC network. Water Security: The Rio Cobre Water Treatment Plant is 60% complete and is expected to deliver 15 million gallons daily by May 2027 to ease drought pressures. Market Watch: Spanish Town Market prices rose for items like peppers, ginger, onions and bananas amid heat, rainfall and higher fertiliser costs. Business/Markets: JSE suspended trading of Portland JSX shares after the company missed its audited financial statement deadline. Community Safety: Police outlined road closures and security rules for the Come Alive Concert at King’s House East Lawn. Crime Update: Dancehall artiste Finga was reportedly shot in Downtown Kingston and is said to be stable.
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