AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDisaster Relief Accountability: Jamaica’s Auditor General says ODPEM’s handling of Hurricane Melissa funds fell short—only $26.2m (1.8%) of $1.44b in cash donations was spent as of Feb 23, and it flagged weak transparency and gaps in controls for Hurricane Beryl and the ROOFS shelter programme. Health System Push: Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton says Cornwall Regional Hospital will reopen this year after a decade of repairs, while NHF spending rose to $11.5b delivering about 3m prescriptions and the ministry set up an International Recruitment Unit to tackle shortages. Sugar Tax Compliance: Manufacturers are being urged to reformulate non-alcoholic sweetened beverages as the May 1 sugar-related tax takes effect. Local Governance Pressure: MPs Omar Newell and Kenneth Russell question SPARK road delays and budgeting in St Mary. Business/Assets: RJRGLEANER signed to sell the historic Gleaner building at 7 North Street, Kingston, with completion expected in 45 days.
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