AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLIRR Strike Deadline: Long Island commuters are bracing for a possible walkout after union leaders said negotiations with the MTA were cut short and the sticking point remains pay for the contract’s fourth year—while the strike could hit as early as 12:01 a.m. Jamaica Inflation Watch: Jamaica’s inflation fight faces a new headache as fuel prices jump sharply, with regular gasoline up from $151.32/litre (Feb 26) to $189.88/litre (May 14), linked to tighter global oil flows. Period Poverty Pilot: Jamaica will launch a $50 million pilot to tackle period poverty in schools, reaching about 2,000 girls across eight schools with health, hygiene and support services. Climate Finance Push: Caribbean countries moved closer to accessing the US$250M loss and damage climate fund after a Barbados workshop set countries up for a June 15 submission deadline. Digital Literacy for AI: Jamaicans are being urged to improve digital literacy after a study found only 30% are familiar with deepfakes and misinformation. Airport Retail Expansion: NMIA’s operator plans to invite bids next month for a major expansion of shops, restaurants and duty-free concessions.
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