AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBOJ & Jam-Dex: Bank of Jamaica Governor Richard Byles says Jam-Dex adoption has been painfully slow, but there’s finally a concrete push: Jamaica National Bank is expected to retrofit POS machines for Jam-Dex by July. Banking shake-up: Barita got BOJ approval to operate as a financial holding company, clearing the way for deeper digital and integrated services. Public safety tech: PM Holness reiterated the full rollout of police camera systems, with about 1,000 body-worn cameras already in use and 1,000 more being procured. AI governance: The Technology Minister ordered an urgent policy recommendation to boost AI literacy across government, warning some ministries may be moving ahead without enough safeguards. Labour Day rebuilds: St. Mary’s Clembhard’s Park and Kingston’s Sabina Park got major upgrades, while St. James restored Rose Heights Community Centre after Hurricane Melissa. Road safety: JCF warns speeding plus distracted driving is a deadly combo.
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