AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoChild Justice Reform: Jamaica’s National Child Diversion Programme is redirecting children aged 12–17 away from the criminal justice system toward rehabilitation, guided by the Child Diversion Act of 2018. Culture & Cannabis: Humboldt Seed Company and the Marley family are launching two new global cannabis seed strains, “Redemption” and “One Love,” developed with Jamaican heirloom genetics and UWI Mona botanist Dr. Machel Emanuel. Sports & Community: FIFA has released its 2026 World Cup officiating list, with 52 head referees and a larger pool of match officials for the tournament’s 104 games. Royal Notes: King Charles’s attendance at Lady Pamela Hicks’s funeral is uncertain due to a diary clash with the King’s Birthday Parade. Education & Youth: In New York’s Jamaica-based district, Redwood Middle School reports Black students at 56.9% of enrollment for 2025–26, while Public School 86 shows Asian and Pacific Islander students at 57.5%. Global Trade & Safety: Japan is training customs officers abroad, including participants from Jamaica, to better spot counterfeits in the e-commerce boom. Local Pathways in Sport: Nevis is partnering with Jamaica’s G.C. Foster College to expand education and certification opportunities in sport and physical education. Music Spotlight: Rising Jamaican artiste Cashan is set to release her debut reggae album “Here Comes Cashan” on June 26, aiming for Grammy-level impact.
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