AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCourtroom Update: Sentencing for painter David Smith, who pleaded guilty in the abduction and killing of Phillip Paulwell’s 10-month-old daughter Sarayah and her mother Toshyna Patterson, has been pushed to October 2 as the Crown filed new legal authority. Healthcare & Community: Nurses were celebrated at the NAJ’s 80th anniversary awards, with Jervine Richards named Nurse of the Year for patient care and community leadership. Women’s Empowerment: SDC opened doors for Montego Bay women at the Women’s Empowerment and Opportunity Fair, offering job readiness, legal advice, and self-care support. Public Health: CARPHA officially launched its Antimicrobial Resistance Regional Reference Laboratory in Jamaica to strengthen Caribbean surveillance and diagnostics. Environment & Culture: Experts warn the pet parrot tradition is driving Caribbean parrots toward extinction, with illegal trade and habitat loss cited as key threats. Immigration & Work Rights: Jamaican flight attendant Lorenzo “Enzo” Thompson was detained by ICE in Nashville over a visa overstay claim, while his union and supporters argue due process and an active asylum path. Business & Sustainability: Juici Patties won Green Business Jamaica Gold again for the fifth straight year, keeping its top environmental record.
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