AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHurricane Recovery: The UN is urging donors, lenders and businesses to help small operators in Melissa-hit towns reopen, while the Government says its $500-million restoration programme has received about 2,000 applications. Eligible businesses can access grants of up to $350,000. Easier to Start a Business: The Companies Office of Jamaica has launched online registration that can take about 10 minutes for eligible applicants, using electronic signatures, payments and automated processing. Agriculture Investment: A new 480-hectare agro park and irrigation system at Amity Hall/Bridge Pen is part of a wider project expected to benefit about 700 farmers and entrepreneurs. Markets and Finance: Jamaica’s merchandise trade deficit reached US$3.7 billion by July, while the Bank of Jamaica withdrew another J$28 billion through certificates of deposit. CariCRIS assigned Jamaica an A rating, and Sagicor shareholders approved a Caribbean reorganisation.
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