AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoJPS Blackout Update: Jamaica’s power grid is back to normal after last Friday’s all-island outage, which JPS says was triggered by severe weather and technical faults, with restoration completed by early Saturday morning. Bank of Jamaica Watch: BOJ Governor Richard Byles warned Middle East conflict risks pushing inflation above the 4–6% target range, meaning higher prices ahead. Fuel Costs: Petrojam says a revised pricing mechanism for diesel and ULSD starts Thursday, capping pass-through changes at $12.50 per litre to better handle global oil shocks. Justice Reform: Justice Minister Delroy Chuck says Jamaica will digitise court operations via the IECMS system, aiming to cut paper-based case management. Public Safety & Crime: Police released a composite sketch of two wanted men in a Manchester murder case, and say four men were shot dead at Retirement Dump, St. James, during an intelligence operation tied to scrap-trade violence. Health: NHF says services are unaffected after a cyber incident, while Ebola precautions are activated in the region. Sports & Culture: KFC signs Reggae Boyz captain Andre Blake for its World Cup campaign; and a Juneteenth programme highlights Marcus Garvey’s legacy.
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