AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTourism Recovery: Jamaica says it’s welcoming strong demand as more than 2.34 million visitors came through by Aug. 31, generating about US$2.5 billion, with room stock still rebuilding after Hurricane Melissa. Hotel Reopenings: The Jamaica Tourist Board expects over 11,000 rooms back on stream between 2026 and 2027, with about 1,900 rooms returning in December alone. Business Support: Industry Minister Delano Seiveright backed the new JEF–YEA Business Development Centre, aimed at helping entrepreneurs start, scale, and become export-ready. Food Security: Agriculture Minister Floyd Green told a food security conference that Jamaica is pushing toward stronger nutrition security, logistics, and consistent production. Education Tech Clarity: The Universal Service Fund clarified it funds Tablet in Schools but e-Learning Jamaica executes the programme. FX Watch: The US dollar closed at $158.70 to one US dollar, per Bank of Jamaica trading. Trade Pressure: Opposition says Jamaica’s export-to-import coverage remains weak, with imports running close to five times exports in Jan–May 2026. JSE Update: Jamaica Stock Exchange trading jumped in August, with higher share volumes and value. Security Alert: The NSC declared lottery scamming a major national security threat to the BPO/global services sector. Tourism Infrastructure: Dunn’s River Falls is set for major redevelopment to turn it into a full-day destination.
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