AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPublic Education Boost: Jamaica’s public schools get an extra $757.5 million for 2026/27, with the Education Ministry consolidating grants into one operational pot and setting clear spending targets for admin, repairs, teaching materials, STEAM, and student welfare. Hurricane Melissa Repairs: Education Minister Dana Morris Dixon admits frustration over slow repairs to schools damaged by Hurricane Melissa, saying the ministry hasn’t handled assessments and timelines as well as it should. Student Loan Scrutiny: Parliament’s Public Administration and Appropriations Committee urges the Students’ Loan Bureau to use repayment data to steer students away from “obsolete degrees” that leave graduates unable to service loans. Hospitality Pathways: HEART/NSTA and Sandals Corporate University launch the Hospitality Apprenticeship Programme, training young Jamaicans for real placements at Sandals resorts. Tourism Connections: LIAT begins a historic nonstop link between Guadeloupe and Montego Bay, aiming to grow regional travel and keep more of the tourism dollar local. Reggae Loss & Tribute: Jamaica mourns conscious reggae voice Fantan Mojah (49), with Reggae Sumfest set to honour him at A Taste of Reggae Sumfest on July 18. Culture & Learning: Creative Hands runs Camp Create at UTech for ages 4–11, mixing creativity, movement, and self-expression. Disaster Readiness: ODPEM hosts Caribbean responders for last-mile distribution training to get relief to families faster and fairly.
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