AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCricket Tributes: Jamaica and the wider Caribbean are mourning the death of Sir Garfield “Garry” Sobers at 89, hailed as the sport’s greatest all-rounder after a career of 93 Tests, 8,032 runs and 235 wickets, with Jamaica’s leaders and parliamentarians paying tribute to his role in West Indian pride. Immigration & Consular Updates: Jamaica says two of its citizens deported by the US to Eswatini rejected repatriation to Jamaica, while officials are still trying to contact the third. Education & AI: The Jamaica Teachers’ Association is urging a national AI policy after CXC’s overhaul of School-Based Assessment, warning the changes could heavily affect Jamaica’s education system even as CXC says the reform is not meant to increase student pressure. Transport & Commuters: Works Minister Robert Morgan says Mammee Bay toll plaza congestion will be eased with two new toll lanes, a longer-term expansion plan, and stronger promotion of e-pass collection. Business & Investment: The Supreme Court cleared Scotia Group Jamaica to proceed with shareholder meetings for Scotiabank’s buyout and delisting plan. Tourism & Local Economy: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica can’t hit US$10b tourism earnings just by building more hotels, calling for community tourism and locally owned enterprises. Regional Airlift: Southwest Airlines announced new Saturday-only routes from Nashville to Montego Bay and St. Thomas, boosting Caribbean access.
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