AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 minutes agoReparations Push: Jamaica will petition King Charles III on Sept. 6 to refer slavery-reparations legal questions to the Privy Council, including whether the Zong killings and transatlantic enslavement were unlawful and what remedy Britain owes. Regional Rights Watch: CARICOM is set to convene a meeting and form a committee to tackle discrimination and marginalisation faced by Rastafarians, with Jamaica among the key member states. Community & Safety: In St. James, the Ministers’ Fraternal is urging churches to unite against crime, while Westmoreland’s NCDA warns of rising youth marijuana use and calls for a parish-wide response. Governance Under Fire: Hundreds rallied in Cross Roads, St Andrew, demanding transparency on issues including the TCN deal and hurricane-relief handling. Local Economy: St. Thomas’ SDC Economic Village is spotlighting grassroots entrepreneurs and linking residents to services. Beauty & Business: Delano Seiveright urged Jamaica’s beauty and wellness workers to professionalise and formalise for global growth. Culture & Music: Kelissa returns with “The Good Side of Things,” and Vanessa Bling shares her “true story” and message of change. Sports & Youth: Balmagie Primary retained the YFL Champions Cup, and Prospect College named Micah Rowe valedictorian with a scholarship path.
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