AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCPL Final Set: Rovman Powell’s 40* off 17 and a stunning chase sent Jamaica Kingsmen past Guyana Amazon Warriors by five wickets in Qualifier 2, despite Shimron Hetmyer’s 102*; Kingsmen now face Antigua & Barbuda Falcons in the CPL final. Water Upgrade in St Ann: A new 0.8km Discovery Point-to-Mount Boon pipeline, part of the Rosemount water scheme, was commissioned to improve supply for residents, with over $200m already invested and the latest phase worth more than $50m. Public Health Readiness: Jamaica’s IHR external evaluation delivered 110 recommendations to strengthen the country’s ability to prevent, detect and respond to health threats over the next three to six years. Education Focus: Senator Dana Morris Dixon urged a broader definition of “excellence” beyond test scores, while the RAISE initiative pushes principals to take a hands-on role in lifting maths performance. Sugar Tax Fallout: Health Minister Christopher Tufton opened dialogue with Seprod CEO Richard Pandohie after the company said it will temporarily lay off 141 workers, citing sugar tax pressure and weaker sales. Community & Safety: NEPA warned people to avoid Salt Marsh, Trelawny waters after sharks fed on a whale carcass; in West Kingston, police said threats followed the killing of alleged gang leader Amani Malcolm, “Bling Dawg.”
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