AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHurricane Melissa fallout and climate readiness: Jamaica’s inflation eased in April as electricity costs fell, with STATIN reporting the All Jamaica CPI down 0.3% month-on-month and point-to-point inflation holding at 4.3%—a rare bit of breathing room for households. Disaster recovery scrutiny: Opposition and government figures are trading numbers on Melissa spending, with JLP’s Marlon Morgan citing $67 billion in relief and recovery outlays, while St Elizabeth officials are already flagging that many shelters (mostly schools) are still unsafe after the storm. Security and cost pressures: A 68-year-old bearer was killed during an attempted robbery on Half-Way Tree Road, as police push higher visibility around financial centres. Policy and inclusion: MPs passed the Single-Use Plastics Act 2026 framework, while Scotiabank rolled out audio guidance on select ATMs to support customers with sight loss. Business and growth ideas: Opposition MP Anthony Hylton floated a national MSME growth and export programme, and Jamaica’s mining ministry renewed focus on turning bauxite residue (red mud) into a commercial rare-earths plant. Regional climate finance: CDB and FRLD training in Barbados is helping Caribbean states prepare submissions for the US$250M loss-and-damage grant window.
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