AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDeportee Policy: A Jamaican nonprofit is helping recently deported people find housing, work and basic services as arrivals continue under the US agreement. Advocates are again pressing the Government to make the deal public. Cost of Living: Inflation reached 8.6 per cent in September, its highest level since 2022, with rising food prices the main driver. Economist Damien King warned of hardship but said the increase may ease as farm production recovers. Reconstruction Oversight: NaRRA faces scrutiny over its proposed lease and executive pay, while a state minister says the agency can deliver despite criticism. The debate is sharpening calls for clear results and stronger oversight of recovery spending. Public Safety: A police officer shot during the Sligoville operation has died. The National Security Minister condemned the attack and pledged that criminals would find no safe haven. Clarendon Power Struggle: A court injunction has blocked the PNP’s bid to take control of the municipal corporation, leaving the JLP in leadership for now. The PNP says it will pursue legal action.
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