AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSlavery Reparations Push: Culture Minister Olivia Grange leads Jamaica’s delegation to file a petition to King Charles on Monday, asking the Privy Council to answer three legal questions on the legality of enslavement in Jamaica, whether it breached international law, and whether Britain has a duty to provide redress—Jamaica stresses it’s seeking legal clarity, not an immediate payment. Hurricane Recovery Housing: Government signed J$1.05b (US$6.6m) contracts to build 268 semi-permanent homes for Hurricane Melissa-affected families, with 143 units in Westmoreland and 125 in St Elizabeth, targeting early delivery within two months. Tourism Clean-Up: Ocho Rios stakeholders joined a major cleanup and beautification drive to protect the resort town’s appeal, with agencies and private groups coordinating across the area. Workplace Health: HRMAJ urged employers to strengthen protections for staff facing long-term illness, tying the call to breast cancer support efforts and the need for real job security during treatment. Medical Outreach: Help Jamaica Medical Mission ran back-to-school health fairs in St Andrew, offering screenings and free medication for months to help families manage conditions before classes start. Finance Watch: Barita received a credit rating upgrade from CariCRIS, citing stronger market position and improved earnings outlook.
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