AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBanking Shift: Jamaica moves to phase out cheques, with limits starting at $1M (Sept 1) and full discontinuation by March 1, 2028, pushing customers toward electronic payments. Education Access: A special education diagnostic centre is set to open in Portland in September, aiming to cut the need for families to travel to Kingston for assessments. Crime Stop Results: Jamaica’s Crime Stop Programme recorded 76 arrests in 2025, up 38.2%, with reward payments rising to about J$10.3 million, alongside declines in murders and several major violent crimes. Markets Watch: JSE first-half 2026 performance stayed strong on the Main Market, with the Main Market index up 11.28% while the Junior Market fell 9.20%. Tech & Work: PwC says AI is boosting demand for human skills in Jamaica’s services sector, with AI literacy plus judgement and communication becoming key. Public Safety: Police outline security and traffic plans for St James’ Dream Weekend, expecting thousands of visitors. Health Alert: Westmoreland reports an uptick in hand, foot and mouth disease and urges parents and schools to stay vigilant. Sports: Julien Alfred hits 21.51 for third-fastest-ever 200m at the Diamond League.
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