AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoImmigration & Security: Jamaica’s Ambassador Audrey Marks says a new U.S.-Jamaica MoU on Third Country Nationals is tightly capped—max 25 people transiting in any two-week period, with stays averaging about seven days and never beyond 14—aimed at easing fears Jamaica could become a holding ground. Beach Access: A major court fight is unfolding over public access to Jamaica’s beaches as campaigners challenge privatisation moves that bar locals unless they pay. Finance & Regulation: The Financial Services Commission has issued revised 2026 invoices, hitting insurers with an extra $646.19M in regulatory fees. Economy & Markets: The JSE suspended trading in Kintyre Holdings and Atlantic Hardware after both missed audited financial filings by more than 90 days. Remittances: Net remittances fell 0.8% in April as inflows dipped and outflows rose. CARICOM & Rastafarian Rights: CARICOM has appointed PM Terrance Drew to chair a new committee focused on recognising and protecting Rastafarian rights across the region. Disaster Recovery: Jamaica’s Local Government Ministry received US$1M from the JN Foundation and Lutheran World Relief for Hurricane Melissa recovery support.
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