AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPeriod Poverty Push: Jamaica is rolling out a $50 million pilot to tackle period poverty in schools, bringing menstrual health support to about 2,000 girls across eight schools, with water/sanitation upgrades, HPV vaccination, hygiene education, and prevention of HIV/STIs. Digital Safety & AI: Jamaicans are being urged to build digital literacy after a national study found only 30% are familiar with deepfakes and misinformation—an alarm bell for how young people consume news. Culture With Real Momentum: Jamaica’s cultural calendar stays packed: the Lovers Rock event in Kingston spotlights Bitty McLean and Vivian Jones, while the Festival Song Competition heads into its semi-final round on May 16. Sports & Development: Jamaica also gets a tennis boost with its first-ever ATP Challenger 75 tournament series in August, aiming to grow sports tourism and local talent.
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