AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSchool Nutrition Compliance: Cascade Primary and Infant School in Portland became the first in Jamaica to hit 100% compliance with the National School Nutrition Policy, with Minister Christopher Tufton highlighting balanced meals, cutting sugary drinks, and daily fruit plus active play. Violence & Child Safety: In St Elizabeth, a 19-year-old was arrested after allegedly fatally chopping his brother and wounding siblings and their mother during a domestic dispute. In St Andrew, the CPFSA mourned the death of 13-year-old Kemelia Paul, stabbed while intervening in a family dispute, urging safer home environments. Health System Upgrades: SERHA rolled out a modern VoIP telephone system across Kingston Public Hospital, Victoria Jubilee Hospital and offices to improve communication for patient care. Food Safety Push: St Catherine Health Department is intensifying food-safety checks with a targeted inspection drive in Hellshire, plus mosquito-breeding monitoring in schools and health centres. Community Support: COJO will award 15 scholarships to children in state care at a June 23 luncheon, with recipients heading to UWI, UTech and other colleges. Digital Access: USF launched free community Wi-Fi sites in Westmoreland via “Connec’ Di West” to help residents access services after Hurricane Melissa disruptions.
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