AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPolice Violence: A police corporal was killed and two officers wounded in a gun battle in Sligoville, St Catherine; a 10-year-old girl was also critically injured. Senators condemned the attack, while child advocates called for tougher penalties when violence harms children. Kidd Lane Murders: A 19-year-old has been charged with triple murder and arson in the St Andrew case. Deportee Deal: Twenty-two third-country nationals have arrived in Jamaica under the US arrangement, prompting calls for greater transparency as the Government says IOM is assisting with their care. Clarendon Dispute: A court injunction has blocked a vote to change the municipal corporation’s leadership; the PNP says it holds a 12–10 majority. Cost of Living: September inflation reached 8.6 per cent, the highest since December 2022, as the IMF trimmed its 2027 outlook for Jamaica. Tourism and Recovery: Jamaica won the Caribbean’s Leading Destination title and has secured more than 1.3 million airline seats for the winter season, while relief partners continue supporting communities affected by Hurricane Melissa.
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