AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTourism & Airlift Boost: Jamaica is pushing a big jump in visitor capacity and hotel investment, with new airline routes and a $5 billion tourism push after topping one million visitors and about US$956m in foreign exchange earnings in Q1. Construction Pressure: The cement shortage is still biting, with the Incorporated Masterbuilders Association urging government action to protect supply and avoid more FX and job losses. Energy Cost Relief: UTech says a two-megawatt solar system could cut its monthly power bill from $15m to $7.5m, with bids closing June 30. Digital Costs: Starlink raised Jamaica’s monthly internet price by 6.4% to $7,450 from June 18. Public Accountability: Opposition MPs renewed calls for an immediate account of uncollected Hurricane Melissa donations after Auditor General findings showed ODPEM spent only 1.8% of $1.44b by Feb 23. Transport Tension: Taxi and PPV operators are still in a holding pattern as fare decisions and policy timelines shift. Local Environment: The GraceKennedy Foundation’s Kingston Harbour cleanup lecture highlights progress in keeping plastic and waste out of the harbour. FX Watch: US$158.55 to J$1.
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