AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHealth & Infrastructure: Opposition health spokesperson Dr. Alfred Dawes is demanding urgent fixes after operating theatres at Kingston Public Hospital and Bustamante Hospital for Children reportedly remain offline, disrupting elective surgeries. School Nutrition: The National Secondary Students’ Council warns poor nutrition, high sugar intake and student hunger are hurting health and performance, with many school foods priced out for families. Child Safety: Westmoreland health officials are urging parents to prevent accidental poisoning as summer break begins, noting most cases involve children aged 1–4. Parenting Support: Kingston’s Calabar Primary and Infant School opened the first Parent Place, a new hub for literacy, counselling and parenting education. Disaster Recovery: Project STAR ran community medical hubs in Salt Spring and Savanna-la-Mar for nearly 200 residents still dealing with Hurricane Melissa impacts. Environment: Water Minister Matthew Samuda says Jamaica’s endangered iguana population could reach 3,000–4,000 within a decade. Culture & Creativity: Kingston Creative launched the Createch Incubator to back early-stage creative entrepreneurs using AI and new tech. Diaspora & Faith: Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin urged Jamaicans locally and overseas to build one resilient community at the start of the 11th Jamaica Diaspora Conference. Arts & Entertainment: Ziggy Marley released “Brightside,” including his first-ever song written for Bob Marley.
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