AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHealth: Cabinet approved plans for climate-resilient hospitals in Black River, Falmouth, Hanover and Kingston, including a new 720-bed Kingston Public Hospital campus. Cornwall Regional’s upgraded A&E department is also expected to open soon. Crime & Policing: Murders fell 24 per cent, reaching their lowest quarterly total in more than 30 years, according to recent reports. A proposed ticketing system would let officers issue penalties for offences such as illegal vending and excessive noise instead of moving straight to arrests or equipment seizures. Reconstruction: Opposition Leader Mark Golding says the NaRRA law is flawed, renewing scrutiny of the authority after the Government scaled back its planned headquarters lease following public backlash. Water: Low inflows are disrupting supply to several Kingston communities as drought concerns grow. Justice: Golding again urged Jamaica to adopt the Caribbean Court of Justice as its final appeal court. The Government is reviewing an IDT ruling on doctors’ overtime and allowances, with the doctors’ association claiming $31 billion in back pay is owed. Business & Entertainment: Scotia Jamaica shareholders approved a roughly $63.5-billion buyout of minority shareholders. Cardi B has cancelled her scheduled BZR WKND Jamaica performance.
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