AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUnity Cup Football: Jamaica booked a repeat final with Nigeria after beating India 2-0 in London, with Courtney Clarke scoring early and Kaheim Dixon adding a late solo strike; interim coach Rudolph Speid praised the young squad’s discipline as they aim to end Nigeria’s Unity Cup reign. Hurricane Watch: Jamaica’s Met Service is urging no complacency despite forecasts of a quieter Atlantic season, with El Niño expected to reduce storm numbers but still bring dangerous, unpredictable impacts. Disaster Preparedness & Health: The Ministry of Health and Wellness, with UNICEF, launched a national community health strategy for 2026-2030 to strengthen community health workers. Public Finance & Payments: Bank of Jamaica governor Richard Byles says JAM-DEX adoption is moving too slowly, as banks lag on retrofitting point-of-sale devices. Economy: Jamaica’s trade deficit narrowed to US$458.3 million in January as imports fell and exports also declined. Safety & Crime: Beryllium confirmed one contractor died after a garage explosion on South Camp Road; two injured men were airlifted to the US for burn treatment. Sports (Local Track): Jordan Scott set a meet record at JBL Jump Fest in Slovakia, winning the elite men’s event with 17.44m.
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