AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDeportation Fallout: Jamaica’s National Security Minister Horace Chang says talks with the US on third-country nationals are real, but insists it’s not an “uncontrolled migration” plan and rejects claims of 10,000 deportees. Education Recovery: Jamaica has earmarked $18 billion to reconstruct schools damaged by Hurricane Melissa, with officials stressing resilience upgrades, not just rebuilding. School Nutrition Win: Cascade Primary & Infant School in Portland becomes the first in Jamaica to fully implement the National School Nutrition Policy, aiming to boost learning through healthier food. Disaster-Risk Debate: Educator Dr Deon Edwards-Kerr warns Jamaica is stuck in “response, not resilience,” calling for better preparation systems after COVID and back-to-back hurricanes. Haiti Crisis Watch: UN chief António Guterres visits Haiti amid surging gang violence, reporting 2,300 deaths, 100 kidnappings, and 1.5 million displaced. Housing (NYC): A Jamaica, Queens lottery for eight units ends June 23, with rents starting at $2,040. Culture & Food: Wray & Nephew spotlights Jamaican pride in the UK’s summer of sport with a limited scarf drop and Pop Brixton event.
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