AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour ago| Negril Violence: A restaurant owner was shot and killed and a visiting Czech doctor injured during a robbery and gun attack along Norman Manley Boulevard on Friday night, with police saying the attackers stole cash and fled on a motorcycle. Screen Industry Push: LAB Studios used its “SLATE | Jamaica on Screen” showcase to pitch Jamaica as a global content hub, unveiling upcoming productions and highlighting a J$50 million funding milestone. Planning for Growth: NEPA will start a settlement boundary delineation project in St. Mary in June to map communities and curb peri-urban sprawl. Roads Under Scrutiny: Jamaica’s standards body is inviting public comment on new road construction specifications as criticism of repair quality continues. Tourism Policy: Montego Bay’s mayor welcomed plans to repeal and replace the Tourism Act, arguing it could strengthen protections and widen inclusion for tourism workers. After Melissa School Fallout: Administrators say some students—especially boys—are still skipping classes to work as families struggle to recover. |
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