AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoNew Kingston Revitalisation: Kingston and St. Andrew’s municipal plan is moving into implementation, with coordinated outreach targeting homelessness, mental health and substance abuse alongside public safety, sanitation and environmental fixes. Central Banking Leadership: Dr. R Brian Langrin has been appointed governor of the Bank of Jamaica, taking office Aug. 19 as Richard Byles’ term ends. Public Service Efficiency: PM Andrew Holness says Jamaica will overhaul slow, duplicative institutional processes and use more technology to speed approvals and cut red tape. GBV Tech Push: Amber Innovations will develop the JamSafe app at no cost to the government, aiming for emergency alerts, 24/7 helplines, AI-assisted support and better case data. Water Security Planning: Feasibility studies are underway for limited desalination in St. Thomas and Clarendon, with no nationwide rollout due to cost and environmental concerns. Connectivity Guidance (Paid): A 2026 guide urges Jamaicans to compare ISP coverage, real speeds, plan value, bundling and support quality as Flow expands 5G. Education After Storms: WISTA Jamaica donated tablets, laptops and learning tech to Carisbrook Infant and Primary School in St. Elizabeth after Hurricane Melissa. Policy + AI Drafting: A legislative counsel leader says AI can help drafters, but Caribbean legal access gaps limit what it can reliably generate.
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