AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWorkplace Safety: After nearly a decade of delays, Jamaica’s occupational safety bill is expected in Parliament before year-end, as recent workplace deaths renew calls for stronger protections. Negril Tourism: Hoteliers warn rain can stretch the drive from Montego Bay to four hours; a study ranked Negril 91st of 100 beach destinations for airport access. Public Safety: Police recovered a licensed gun stolen from a vehicle in Mandeville and are investigating whether it was carelessly stored. Retirement Security: Private pension coverage reaches just 12.08% of Jamaica’s employed workforce, prompting renewed calls for workers to plan ahead. Transparency: HEART/NSTA is taking an appeal tribunal’s order to court, resisting disclosure of board minutes and committee reports that could shed light on a $1.2-billion payroll overrun. Hurricane Recovery: Medical teams brought care to five Melissa-hit Westmoreland communities as families continue rebuilding. Culture: Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley received an honorary Doctor of Letters from UWI for his contribution to culture.
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