AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCricket West Indies: Bob Carter has been appointed batting consultant on a one-year contract, starting Sept. 1, with a regional tour planned across Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Leeward and Windward Islands as West Indies gear up for the 2027 World Cup qualifier. Housing & Social Support: The New Social Housing Programme continues to deliver, with beneficiaries in Manchester and Kingston receiving keys to new homes under the NSHP, while the Government also rolls out back-to-school and community support initiatives. Local Government Revenue: Kingston and St. Andrew’s municipal push with Tax Administration Jamaica says it has collected $28 million in property tax, plus millions more in trade licence and commercial fees. Education & Transport: Parents and schools are being urged to prepare ahead of the Sept. 21 National Rural School Bus Service, including topping up student access cards in advance. Business & Innovation: JIPO has launched a scaled-up Intellectual Property Management Clinic with WIPO support to help entrepreneurs protect and commercialise brands and inventions. Public Safety: NSWMA says it suspects deliberate setting in a fire at its Haddon Disposal Facility in St. Ann, while teams work to contain the blaze. Culture: Kingston International Festival 2026 is set for December 6–13 under “Feel the Pulse of Kingston,” promising a citywide arts and culture takeover.
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