AGP Executive Report
Last update: 1 hours agoTourism: Montego Bay’s S Hotel has won a 2027 Condé Nast Johansens Award for Excellence for Best Hotel Bar, recognising its rooftop Sky Deck. Jamaican Music: Dancehall star Shabba Ranks paid tribute in New York to broadcaster DJ Roy Walters, recently awarded Jamaica’s Badge of Honour for service to broadcasting, music and philanthropy. Education: Merl Grove High teachers protested Principal Marjorie Fullerton’s leadership, with classes disrupted and Ministry officials meeting staff. Culture: UWI awarded Damian “Jr Gong” Marley an honorary Doctor of Letters for his contribution to Caribbean culture and reggae; he celebrated with a performance at graduation. Diaspora: Organisers have begun planning the Jamaican Rising Day Parade’s return to New York in August 2027, with more cultural bands and vendor participation under consideration. Accessibility: Red Stripe donated four hydraulic lifts to the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities to help address mobility barriers.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.