AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTelecom Upgrade: Flow has switched on Jamaica’s first 5G network, promising faster data and clearer calls, with coverage already reaching about 70% of customers in Kingston, Portmore, Spanish Town, May Pen and the North Coast, though many users will need compatible phones/SIMs and a postpaid setup to benefit. Local Shopping Push: 7Krave is launching Krave Deals, aiming to bring online shopping dollars back home with 30,000+ products and delivery in as little as 24 hours. Culture Policy Feedback: Minister Olivia Grange is inviting public input on Jamaica’s National Policy on Culture, Entertainment and the Creative Economy Green Paper, covering cultural rights, heritage, creative industries, digital transformation and more. Road Safety Drive: The JCF says road deaths are down, and it’s ramping school talks and enforcement—especially targeting illegal motorcycle riding and helmet use. Community Care: Health Minister Tufton proposes a census of caregivers (estimated 150,000 not on payroll) to better support the people looking after Jamaica’s elderly. Food Marketing Advocacy: Antigua and Barbuda is joining a regional push to protect children from unhealthy food and beverage marketing around schools, with Jamaica among participating countries. Sports & Spotlight: Google’s Doodle marks the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2026 kickoff, and Jamaica’s diaspora businesses are gearing up for World Cup visitor spending in NYC.
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