AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEducation & Reconstruction: Hurricane Melissa’s school repairs are still moving too slowly, with administrators warning children may return under tents as contracts lag and restoration work drags into the new term. Capital Markets: The JSE suspended Portland JSX shares after audited accounts became 91 days overdue, highlighting governance and reporting pressure in investment firms. Corporate Governance: VM Group ended its ~60-year audit relationship with KPMG, appointing PwC after a tender process—part of a broader risk and compliance push. Housing & Credit Stress: Dozens of mortgaged properties are headed to auction as past-due loans rise, signaling tighter household and business finances. Food & Business Recovery: GraceKennedy reported stronger Q2 profits as food operations rebound post-Melissa, with meats and international sales helping lift earnings. Tourism & Travel: Caribbean airline seat capacity fell 4.2% year-on-year in July, tied to regional shocks including Melissa impacts and route cuts. Policy & Growth: Government is reviewing tertiary education funding toward a modern performance-based model tied to student success and labour-market needs. Reparations Push: Culture Minister Olivia Grange says Jamaica will petition King Charles to refer legal questions to the Privy Council as the reparations campaign moves to the next phase.
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