AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEducation Reform Watch: Jamaica’s Education Ministry says TVET will be pushed deeper into high schools, with plans for legislative changes to expand HEART/NSTA Trust involvement and help students graduate with recognised skills, not just academics. School Governance: Proposed reforms aim to make school board appointments more objective, using fit-and-proper criteria for chairpersons and standardising board composition. Back-to-School Support: Flow Foundation will donate $750,000 in book vouchers to three schools after its “Every Six Is a Give Back” CPL push. Community & Connectivity: Flow technicians are restoring services after vandalism damaged fibre lines in Stony Hill and Red Hills. Water Security: Water Minister Matthew Samuda says drought response includes water trucks for schools and support for early-childhood institutions and farmers so “no school must be closed.” Media & AI Literacy: Broadcasting Commission head Cordel Green urges Caribbean broadcasters to prioritise trust and authenticity as AI deepfakes rise. Culture Spotlight: Yellowman headlines a Paris reggae/dancehall concert, with Sika Rlion on the bill. Regional Pride: Seven Jamaicans win fully funded UK scholarships for 2026 master’s programmes. Public Safety Planning: HSRA and partners are developing a national radiological incident response plan with specialised training.
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