AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHealth & Learning: UNESCO convened a national validation meeting on Jamaica’s HFLE school-based sexuality education study, with stakeholders reviewing early findings and next steps after data collection in 2025–26. Digital Safety & Gender: UNESCO and Jamaican gender bodies launched the report “Blocking is NOT Enough,” tackling AI-enabled gender-based violence like deepfakes, stalking and algorithmic abuse, and mapping gaps for stronger online safety. Community Resilience: Hopewell Primary in St Elizabeth is getting a US$1.44m climate-resilient upgrade to keep teaching running and serve as a Category 5 hurricane shelter. Water Safety: In Manchester, MP Peter Bunting urged residents to properly cover rainwater tanks to prevent drownings and protect stored water quality. Culture & Music: Maxi Priest earns a UK BPI silver certification for “Close to You,” while Christopher Ellis drops “My Sound,” celebrating Jamaica’s sound system culture. Sports & Regional Pride: Jamaica’s Garfield Gordon won the CARICOM Chairman’s Trophy at the CARICOM 10K in St Lucia as Guyana also grabbed podium spots. Civic Debate: The Jamaica Council of Churches calls for Jamaica to halt finalizing the US third-country nationals transit deal without transparent parliamentary debate and public release of the full terms.
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