AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoJamaica–Guyana Diplomacy: Guyana and Jamaica signed several MoUs in Georgetown covering agriculture, defence and security, financial services, housing, technology and climate resilience—aimed at deepening strategic partnership. Disaster Preparedness & Faith: Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie urged churches to use their pulpit to teach disaster preparedness as Jamaica continues recovery reflections after Hurricane Melissa. Education Rights Clash: The Fi We Children Foundation and Jamaica’s education ministry both weighed in on reports of “graduation apartheid” at Ascot Primary in Portmore, where some grade six students allegedly were denied caps and gowns based on PEP results. Hurricane Melissa Recovery: JSIF says it’s rolling out a $27-billion, 5–6 year post-Melissa recovery plan focused on rebuilding schools and social capital. Culture & Music: Reggae vocalist Christopher Ellis drops “My Sound,” produced by Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley; and Jamaica mourns the loss of Oscar “Oscar B” Benjamin. Wellness Tourism Push: JACANA unveiled a Caribbean Wellness Platform built around its St. Ann organic farm and nature-based healing experiences. Sound System Pride: A Sheffield partnership spotlights RumKeg876 and Daley Bread’s growing hit in the UK.
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