AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCricket & Culture: West Indies legend Sir Garfield “Garry” Sobers has died at 89, with tributes highlighting his “five-in-one” brilliance and Jamaica’s deep link to his Sabina Park greatness. Education & AI: The Jamaica Teachers’ Association is pushing for a national AI policy for schools after CXC’s overhaul of School-Based Assessment, warning the changes could ripple across Jamaica’s education system. Local Governance & Accountability: Jamaica says it will publish Hurricane Melissa school-repair details online, including contract amounts, contractors and timelines, as work faces labour and supply delays. Immigration & Family Life: Jamaica reports two deported citizens to Eswatini rejected repatriation to Jamaica, while officials continue trying to reach the third. Road Safety: The NRSC is urging urgent action after a deadly Trelawny crash killed seven, calling it part of a worrying rise in road deaths. Community & Health: Family Caregivers Programme rolls out at Spanish Town Hospital, bringing relatives into patient care. Food & Lifestyle: Kingston’s Coronation Market prices are easing, with bananas still high but tomatoes, onions and peppers down.
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