AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoVenezuela Earthquake Response: CARICOM and regional governments, including Jamaica, extended condolences and pledged help after twin quakes killed at least 188 and injured about 1,600, with heavy damage reported in La Guaira. Local Governance & Public Services: Education Minister Dana Morris Dixon says about $310 million will restore classes at St Elizabeth Technical High School by September, while stakeholders question a proposed boys’ committee after PEP results showed girls outperforming boys. Road Safety Push: Transport Minister Daryl Vaz set September 30 as the deadline for delinquent traffic fines ahead of the return of the demerit point system. Crime & Drugs: Police report record cocaine seizures—over 5,100 kg in the first half of 2026—along with major ganja busts in western Jamaica. Politics & Accountability: PSOJ joins calls for Andrew Wheatley’s removal from Cabinet following Integrity Commission findings. Disaster Recovery: CARE Fund sensitisation in St James highlights community-led health grants, while diaspora volunteers restored DRB Grant Basic School after Hurricane Melissa. Sports & Culture: Jamaica’s Alana Reid and Kerrica Hill named for NACAC U18/U23; and Caymanas racing eyes a big Diamond Mile date change to July 25.
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