AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWater-rate Fight: Opposition lawmakers, consumer groups and business associations are urging the OUR to reject the NWC’s proposed 51% tariff increase, arguing the utility should fix leaks and improve accountability before passing costs to customers. The NWC says higher rates are needed to fund infrastructure and service improvements. Policing: Prime Minister Andrew Holness defended the JCF amid scrutiny of fatal police shootings, urging Jamaicans to support officers as debate continues over the force’s conduct. Housing and Land: Holness appealed to owners of unused property in developed areas to consider selling land to the Government for housing, saying it could help expand access and reduce squatting. Education Reform: The oversight committee says 47% of the 365 recommendations for transforming Jamaica’s education system have been implemented, up from 43% in July. Kingston Order: KSAMC has cleared vendors from parts of downtown Kingston and deployed wardens to keep the areas clear, citing congestion and public order. Haiti Crisis: CARICOM chair Phillip J. Pierre defended the UN-backed security force, warning that Haiti is “bleeding” as gang violence worsens.
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