AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMusic & Community: Songs of Hope returns to Faribault with a free July 14 concert at the Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour, pairing performances with meals, church stays, and cross-cultural friendships. Sports Tech: Jamaica’s drone soccer team gets $1.35m from the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport for the South Korea competition (July 11–18), building skills at the sport-tech intersection. Tourism & Culture: The Jamaica Tourist Board launches Jamaica Summer Vibes 2026 (through Aug. 31) to spotlight beaches, festivals, food and nightlife, while Philip Rose earns a Lifetime Achievement Award for transforming Jamaica’s tourism outreach in the Americas. Public Health: Heart Foundation of Jamaica marks its 55th anniversary with islandwide community visits urging people to “Know Our Numbers” for early heart risk screening. Safety & Justice: Clarendon police link some murders to interpersonal disputes that go unreported until violence erupts, and Jamaica opens a new Portmore Probation Office to strengthen community-based corrections. Governance & Services: Tax Administration Jamaica reminds employers that June 2026 statutory deductions are due July 14 and highlights growing online payment use. Regional Reparations: CARICOM’s Reparations Commission heads to the UK (July 13–16) to push reparatory justice through public education and civil society engagement.
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