AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoReparations Push: Jamaica’s Culture Minister Olivia Grange led a delegation to petition King Charles III to refer three slavery-reparations questions to the Privy Council, timed to the Zong massacre anniversary; the UK government says it won’t pay reparations, but Jamaica is also set to discuss returning Jamaican artefacts with the British Museum. Back-to-School Resilience: Hurricane Melissa reconstruction is keeping schools on track to open, with major repair spending and staffroom upgrades underway. Transport Update: Minister Daryl Vaz says bus flow was smooth for the first day of the 2026/27 school year, with rural routes and school buses rolled out. Vision Health for Youth: The Jamaica Society for the Blind invites high-schoolers to enter the “Love Your Eyes” World Sight Day 2026 competition through original songs or dub poetry. Beauty Spotlight: Old Harbour High student Lenesha Francis was crowned Miss Jamaica World Southern Region 2026, earning a path to the national pageant. Dancehall Music Talk: Producer Iley Dread alleges he never earned money from the “Coolie Dance” riddim, while Skatta Burrell sparked debate over Vybz Kartel’s legacy. Sports & Entertainment: Jamaica Empress edged Guyana Amazon Warriors in WCPL action, and the Inbetweeners returns with a new Netflix trailer for a third movie.
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