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Social Media & Kids: Jamaica’s Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton says a study on social media’s impact is nearly ready, and the government plans a national discussion on restricting access for children under 16. Cannabis Reform in Westmoreland: Hundreds of ganja farmers in Westmoreland Western register to move from the informal market into Jamaica’s regulated cannabis industry as raids continue. Education Spending Debate: Stakeholders react to a Capri report questioning whether Jamaica’s education spend is translating into results, with teachers’ groups pushing back on comparisons. Productivity Push: Labour Minister Pernel Charles Jr. says the Jamaica Productivity Centre will drive a national productivity index, with AI training highlighted as key—while warning about job displacement. Agriculture & Scholarships: In St. Mary, students in agricultural studies receive $30,000 grants from Jamaican farm workers in the US, backing the next generation of growers. Culture & Community Space: New York’s Chinatown gets a $392,000 Cultural Welcome Center to host workshops, storytelling, and arts programming. Dancehall Spotlight: Goody Plum drops “Kuff,” a female-led take on relationships with a playful, accountability-first video. Jamaican Diaspora Business: A Jamaican immigrant duo in Florida makes history as franchise owners of Juici Patties and Slutty Vegan. Sports & Families: Beaches Resorts announces its Fall Fam Jam lineup, including toddler techno star Lenny Pearce, with Caribbean-flavoured Sesame Street experiences. Public Safety: Police report seven men killed in separate operations across St Catherine, St Andrew and Clarendon, with one officer injured.

Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.

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Jun. 9, 2026

NUGL and Cannibble begin Jamaica product market evaluation

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Jun. 8, 2026

ALIVE to stream charity PPV with Jamaica's First Lady

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Jun. 8, 2026

Ricki Erik expands luxury wedding bookings across North America

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Jun. 7, 2026

CTO honors Caribbean media winners and launches CTO TV in New York

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Jun. 9, 2026

NUGL, Inc. Announces Jamaican Market Evaluation with Cannibble Food-Tech Through Kaya Pizza and Square Grouper Bars

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ALIVE Podcast Network® to Stream First-Ever Charity Pay-Per-View Featuring Jamaica's First Lady

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NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF $392,000 WELCOME CENTER AND COMMUNITY GATHERING SPACE IN CHINATOWN

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May 17, 2026

Jamaica to Host 2nd CTO Air Connectivity Summit Next February

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Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico Publishes its 2025 Sustainability Report

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NUGL, Inc. Reports Strong Q1 2026 Results with Revenue Growth, Positive Operating Income and Continued Delivery Expansion in Jamaica

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