AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWater Crisis: Jamaica will impose water prohibition orders from Monday, Aug. 17 in seven parishes as drought worsens, with tougher fines being pushed for violators. Public Health & Care: Patients at Cornwall Regional are being referred to UHWI and KPH amid a neurosurgeon gap, while a separate report highlights ongoing gaps in HIV treatment access across the Americas. Crime & Justice: A teacher, Andre James, was found dead with stab wounds inside his home in Westmoreland; police also probe a multi-million-dollar cocaine bust and a separate lottery scam that allegedly targeted elderly Americans. Sports: Jamaica’s U-20 campaign delivered medals and momentum, with Shanoya Douglas starring, and the Jamaica International Badminton Tournament crowned new mixed doubles champions. Education & Labour: UTech and UWI academic staff have stepped up industrial action over unresolved compensation and promotion issues, threatening the start of the new academic year. Business & Tourism: Massy reports resilient 2026 performance despite Hurricane Melissa impacts, while Spur Tree Spices posts improved results and Jamaica’s tourism push continues with new resort bookings. Culture & Community: Thousands turned out for the inaugural Jamaica Rising Day Parade in Brooklyn, celebrating Independence and the diaspora.
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