AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTourism Airlift: Jamaica is opening talks with major airlines to protect capacity as fuel costs, higher fares and Spirit’s shutdown reshape Caribbean aviation, with Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett saying the focus is on securing seats despite strong demand. Tourism Insurance Pressure: A Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association survey says 6 in 10 Hurricane Melissa tourism claims remain unresolved, with many operators reporting insurer deductions and slow payouts. Caribbean Week of Agriculture: Jamaica hosted the 2026 Caribbean Week of Agriculture, spotlighting food security, agri-business, climate-smart tech and export expansion, as Caricom targets reducing the region’s $13.7b food import bill. Regional Payments: Caricom central banks are advancing the Caricom Payment and Settlement System (CAPSS) for faster cross-border local-currency payments, cutting costs and reliance on foreign reserves. Mining Oversight: Jamaica’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is tightening regulation after an Auditor General audit flagged gaps in licensing, inspections, enforcement and rehabilitation monitoring. Jobs & Investment: Lanco is advancing plans for a new St Catherine manufacturing facility, while Sandals says it expects about 7,000 new jobs as it expands beyond the Caribbean. Healthcare Workforce: Jamaica welcomed 43 Ghanaian nurses under a four-year bilateral health agreement to strengthen staffing in public hospitals. Local Business: PriceSmart will open its new Montego Bay club on Oct 1.
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