AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoJamaica-US Deportation Transit: The Jamaica Council of Churches is urging the Government to pause finalizing the Third-Country National agreement with the US, calling for transparent parliamentary debate, public release of the full text and guidelines, and stronger safeguards after concerns about security and humanitarian risks. Diaspora & Deportation Fallout: Reports note protests in Kingston as the deal would temporarily receive up to 25 deportees every two weeks, with costs covered by the US and logistics handled by IOM—while Jamaica says it can reject transfers and that criminal records won’t be accepted. CARICOM Road Run/Walk: Jamaica topped the Overall Male category at the 19th CARICOM Road Run/Walk in Saint Lucia, with Garfield Gordon winning the CARICOM Chairman’s Trophy. Health Leadership: St Kitts and Nevis appointed new senior health directors, including Gardenia Destang-Richardson and Nikisha Hazel, strengthening institutional care and nursing services. Tourism Recognition: Edmund Bartlett was named to MIPAD’s Global Top 100 Travel, Tourism & Hospitality list (Class of 2026). Culture & Youth: Miss St Mary Festival Queen 2026 Mikalia Seymour plans mentorship for girls through “Queens in the Making,” focusing on confidence, leadership and practical life skills.
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