AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCommonwealth Games Spotlight: World record holder Josh Kerr won men’s mile gold in Glasgow in 3:54.12, fending off Jake Wightman, with Cameron Myers taking silver and Kenya’s Timothy Cheruiyot bronze. Jamaica Sports: Jamaica closed the track-and-field programme with six medals on the final day (five gold, one silver), finishing second on the athletics medal table behind Australia. Integrity Commission Court Fight: Jamaica’s Court of Appeal dismissed Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ bid for access to unredacted documents in his Integrity Commission judicial review, lifting a stay so the case can continue. Constitutional Reform Push: Culture Minister Olivia Grange says Jamaica will petition King Charles to refer legal questions on reparations and constitutional steps to the Privy Council, while constitutional reform advocates urge an independent, civil-society-led process toward a republic. Education & Recovery: Principals warn Hurricane Melissa school repairs are moving too slowly, with some children still facing inadequate conditions. Housing/Finance: VM Group ended its long audit relationship with KPMG, appointing PwC, and Jamaica’s real estate sector warns of short-term rental scams and rising auction activity tied to past-due loans. Roads & Daily Costs: Drivers say potholes and road damage are still hitting vehicle repairs hard, even as patching improves.
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