AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoDoctors’ Overtime Standoff: Jamaica’s trade unions are pushing for an urgent IDT ruling in the JMDA vs Government emergency duty allowance dispute, warning that delays are hurting morale and essential services. Water Crisis Update: The NWC says 107 of 150 monitored water systems are affected by drought, with the biggest impact in Kingston, St Andrew and St Thomas, as mitigation projects like the Rio Cobre plant move forward. Cybersecurity Pressure: Jamaica recorded 5.4 million attempted cyber attacks in the first quarter of 2026, with ransomware flagged as an “existential threat” and government moving to strengthen its cyber security coordination. Fuel Prices: Petrojam’s latest ex-refinery costs point to higher pump prices for Oct. 1—gasoline up, diesel up. Education for Jobs: The Education Ministry says skills training must align with fast-changing job needs by 2030, urging stronger private-sector input. WorldSkills Win: Brandon Brown’s persistence lands Jamaica a WorldSkills gold in optoelectronics technology, with his journey from pandemic setbacks to international success. Port Training: Stevedoring Services workers complete a Caribbean port-worker training programme with CMU Jamaica, boosting dock safety and readiness across the region. Culture & Community: Funky Kingston opens in Belize City with Jamaican and Belizean food, rum, and reggae vibes, while VP Records mourns Lieutenant Stitchie and Mighty Sparrow.
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