AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoImmigration and Border Violence: A fresh outcry follows the killing of a man during an ICE operation in Maine, with residents demanding an end to what they call reckless, violent enforcement. Customs and Money Laundering: At Fort Lauderdale Airport, U.S. CBP seized US$53,800 in undeclared cash from a traveller bound for Kingston, Jamaica, who was arrested on federal money-laundering charges. Education Reform: Jamaica’s education stakeholders meet CXC over new school-based assessment changes, including a shift away from traditional SBAs in some subjects and new exam-style conditions. Truancy Crackdown: Education Minister Dana Morris Dixon says the fight against truancy may include legal action, with attention on businesses that keep children during school hours. Business and Banking: Scotia Group Jamaica gets Supreme Court clearance to move ahead with its roughly $54-billion privatisation plan, while CariCRIS reaffirms Sagicor’s ratings amid cost pressures. Sports and Culture: Caymanas Park’s record-breaking run continues, and Jamaica’s para sailor Andre Daley wins an inaugural Caribbean inclusive sailing title; meanwhile, Fantan Mojah’s death at 49 has the reggae community mourning.
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