AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEducation & Exams: Jamaica’s Ministry of Education says preliminary CAPE/CSEC results show resilience after Hurricane Melissa, with 6,696 candidates passing five-plus subjects (including Math and English A) and mathematics rising to 48.7% from 34.5% over three years. Student Rights & School Standards: The Fi We Children Foundation welcomes a revised National Student Dress and Grooming Policy but warns against arbitrary enforcement that can harm students’ dignity, identity, and access to school. Community & Culture: Jamaica’s Isha Bel reconnects with ring-game rhythms and classic Jamaican influences in her new single “Time Nah Wait,” pushing heritage beyond festival season. Sports & Youth: Republic Bank CPL Schoolyard launches coaching sessions in Jamaica and Saint Lucia, giving nearly 100 children cricket training and school supplies. Music & Media: Protoje and Stephen Marley drop “1000 Lashes” with a video filmed at Ethiopia’s Adwa Victory Memorial, tying the release to African resistance history. Diaspora & Lifestyle: Sandals rolls out a new destination-wedding push for 2027, including a free upgraded wedding package for qualifying couples. Regional Skills & Safety: A UWI STAR radiation protection course is training professionals across the English-speaking Caribbean to strengthen emergency preparedness and safety.
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