AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBack-to-school pressure: Jamaica is seeing fresh strain as schools and families scramble—Portland schools race to finish Hurricane Melissa/Beryl repairs, while parents face a uniform rush and fewer tailors taking individual orders. CXC accountability: More than 10,000 students missed CXC exams, raising fears of wasted public money and weak accountability. Education access: The Ministry urged schools not to lock out students over uniform and grooming breaches—admit first, discipline within school. Teacher recruitment debate: A US teacher exchange agency says it’s not “stealing” Jamaican educators, even as Jamaica grapples with resignations and shortages. Community resilience: Stories from hurricane-hit communities show families rebuilding in cramped conditions and students facing dangerous crossings when rivers rise. Culture & music: Dameon Gayle is making a documentary on music contracts and royalties, while Kabaka Pyramid released Rebel Music—The Lyrics Tape for its 15th anniversary. Drought call: Churches urged prayer and action as water restrictions bite across multiple parishes.
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