AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoJSE Junior Market: Derrimon Trading Company shares were suspended after audited financial statements for 2025 became 92 days overdue, with trading halted until the filings are submitted. Public Finance Watch: Jamaica’s debt-to-GDP ratio edged up to an imputed 65.6% at end-March, as public debt rose 8% year-on-year, according to the Independent Fiscal Commission. Disaster & Resilience: ODPEM signed a GeoConnect data governance MOU to speed real-time hurricane damage assessments and reduce duplicate benefits; Jamaica also plans a new building code this year requiring Category 5-ready construction and stricter enforcement. Cybersecurity Governance: Cabinet will consider creating the NCCAC to coordinate national cybersecurity, including a 24/7 incident reporting “front door” and a new National Cybersecurity Act within set timelines. Local Economy & Services: NSWMA will launch a $200m public education push to cut illegal dumping and improve waste collection after Hurricane Melissa; Caribbean Cement reports supply up over 20% after April rainfall disruptions. Transport & Cost of Living: JUTC is reminding riders that seats are first-come, first-served and will support Reggae Sumfest 2026 with dedicated transport packs. Hurricane Season Readiness: Liberty Caribbean says it has strengthened network resilience and emergency response ahead of the June 1 start. Justice & Governance: Opposition MP Zuleika Jess renewed calls for JP stipends, arguing “justice cannot run on charity alone,” and also flagged a “crisis in the courts” in hurricane-hit western parishes. Forex: US$ ended at J$159.11.
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