AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPublic Safety: Jamaica’s Child Protection and Family Services Agency says it is shocked after a three-year-old boy allegedly shot his one-year-old sister with their police father’s service gun in St Elizabeth, urging strict firearm storage. Trade & Investment: Ghana President John Mahama says he will push to expand AfCFTA to include the Caribbean, aiming for duty-free trade and new business opportunities, while linking the plan to port and logistics upgrades with Jamaica. Diplomacy & Reparations: Mahama used Jamaica’s Parliament address to renew calls for reparatory justice tied to the transatlantic slave trade, as Ghana–Jamaica ties deepen during his state visit. Banking & Household Risk: Bank of Jamaica data show Jamaica’s credit card balances hit a record $94b, prompting calls for tighter lending practices and earlier debt restructuring. Competition Policy: Jamaica’s Court of Appeal orders the FTC to revisit its Supreme Ventures probe, saying the regulator didn’t give the company a fair chance to respond. Business Growth: Pan Jamaica Group expands logistics via acquisitions in Jamaica and the UK, targeting faster cargo transit to Kingston. Agri Support: JN Bank highlights financing support for farmers and agribusiness at Denbigh after Hurricane Melissa impacts. Tourism & Culture: Dream Weekend’s Montego Bay debut draws crowds, with organisers pointing to both strong demand and remaining logistics fixes.
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