AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoParliament & Democracy (Digital): Speaker Juliet Holness and Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett pushed for stronger, resilient digital parliaments, warning that democracy must stay “human-centred” and never shut down during crises. Jamaica’s Business & Finance (Markets): The Jamaica Stock Exchange suspended trading in Medical Disposables and Supplies after it missed audited financial filings, citing an I-T disruption and expecting completion by end-November. Charities Go Digital: Jamaica’s JSWIFT platform now lets charitable organisations register and renew status online, aiming to simplify access for groups in Jamaica and the diaspora ahead of FATF scrutiny. Education & Inclusion: USF Connect-a-Child awarded tablets to 630 PEP students, targeting low-income learners and boosting participation in a more digital society. Regional Economy & Governance: Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith said parliaments can strengthen regional cooperation by linking international policy to everyday public concerns. Tourism & Sports Diplomacy: Jamaica signed a training camp agreement with Japan’s Tottori Prefecture for 2027 World Athletics preparations, extending a partnership dating back to 2007. Airfare Politics: Senator Marlon Morgan accused the Opposition of misleading Jamaicans over rising airfare, arguing government has limited leverage over privately owned airlines. Local Talent & Youth Tech: LASCO-backed Creative Design Camp scholarship helped a 12-year-old build a skincare app, turning digital creativity into a product she can sell.
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