AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSchool Recovery & Tech: Digicel Foundation rebuilt smart labs at Unity Primary (Westmoreland) and Anchovy Primary (St James) after Hurricane Melissa, restoring computers, smart boards and learning software for students. Education Funding: Kingston Western gets $1.6b for long-overdue upgrades at Denham Town High, Kingston High and STATHS, with rebuilding expected after Cabinet approval. Water & Drought: Clarendon councillors push for permanent fixes as a $91.6m Bunkers Hill water project rolls out, while St Elizabeth’s prolonged drought is disrupting some families’ ability to send children to school. Public Health Readiness: Jamaica launches a voluntary external evaluation of its health preparedness under the International Health Regulations. Community Safety in Schools: STATHS principal credits school resource officers for reducing disputes through patient, student-focused engagement. Culture & Faith: Caribbean Music Awards return to the region tonight in Trinidad; Sterling Gospel Music Awards shift to a TVJ broadcast on Oct 18; and Bedward the Musical lands in South Florida Sept 19-20. Diaspora & Legacy: Veteran journalist Philip Mascoll dies at 77, remembered for decades at the Toronto Star and diaspora leadership. Sports & Society: Veteran sports photojournalist “Dellmar” Samuels is honoured for 35+ years covering West Indies cricket.
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