AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIndependence Day, 64 years on: Jamaicans marked Aug. 6, 1962 with fresh reflection and pride, including London-based celebrations that feel “heavy” after Hurricane Melissa but still insist, “We’re still standing.” Ghana-Jamaica ties: President John Dramani Mahama’s State Visit capped with an ancestral tribute at Seville Heritage Park, plus a Marcus Garvey wreath and a Parliament address pushing deeper trade, culture links and reparatory justice. Sports—youth and netball: Jamaica’s young Reggae Boyz bowed out of the U-20 World Cup race after a 3-1 loss to Canada, while the Sunshine Girls kept their CAC title defence on track with a 46-37 win over Barbados and set up a clash with St Lucia. Health & public service: UHWI responded to a Supreme Court medical negligence ruling by stressing transparency and patient-safety upgrades, and St Mary police reported a rise in mental health-related calls. Labour: Public-sector wage talks ended with a three-year deal, including a one-off $80,000 payment and improved annual increases. Culture: A new book on Jamaican cooking and preserving culture was presented to Minister Olivia “Babsy” Grange as Independence week celebrations continue.
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