AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTourism Finance & Worker Protection: UN Tourism says Jamaica’s Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme is “emulable” globally, pointing to over US$6b in savings from 10,800+ registered workers as Minister Edmund Bartlett pushes the model at JAPEX. Tourism Investment: Bartlett also announced a Saudi team is set to visit Jamaica next February to discuss financing and co-investment for small tourism businesses, including small hotels and tour operators. Disaster Risk & Climate Data: CCRIF reports its 2026 hurricane coverage in force has grown to US$1.8b (from US$1.44b), while NASA-linked sea-level satellite data is being used to sharpen hurricane forecasts during a strengthening El Niño. Education & Infrastructure Recovery: NET is rehabilitating Hurricane Melissa-damaged schools in St. James, St. Ann and Trelawny, restoring roofs and learning spaces. Public Sector Planning: Jamaica is advancing a national radiological emergency response framework via a five-day IAEA training course for 40+ participants across key agencies. Business & Hospitality: Royalton Hotels & Resorts has reopened its full Jamaica portfolio with five resorts back in operation after upgrades. Policy & Social Systems: STATIN begins data collection for the 2026 Jamaica Survey of Living Conditions (JSLC) on Sept. 16, targeting 3,900 dwellings to track social and economic well-being.
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