AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoViolence in St James: Police are investigating a suspected murder and attempted suicide in Norwood, where a woman died from chop wounds and a man was hospitalised after reportedly ingesting a poisonous substance, amid claims of a troubled relationship and divorce proceedings. Hurricane Melissa recovery scrutiny: Permanent Secretary Rocky Meade defended the Government’s use of Hurricane Melissa cash donations at the Public Accounts Committee, saying unspent funds are now being used for modular housing foundations and utilities, while the auditor general had flagged low spending. Education push for PEP students: The Ministry of Education says it expects at least 80% of 1,341 students in its summer numeracy and literacy programme to meet mastery targets before high school. Sport—Reggae Girlz leadership: Leacroft Lettman will be interim head coach for the senior Reggae Girlz at the CAC Games while Hubert Busby sits out due to family commitments. Infrastructure and safety: Kingston Harbour Walk Project gets a second feasibility study and detailed designs sign-off as PM Holness calls for Jamaica to stop “being afraid to build.” Community culture: Emancipation Jubilee Vigil returns July 31–Aug 1 at Seville Heritage Park with major artistes and a midnight proclamation re-enactment.
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