AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTourism & Aviation: Jamaica and Saudi Arabia explore new air links via Saudi’s Air Connectivity Programme, aiming to boost tourism, business travel and cargo. Agriculture & Trade: Jamaica hosts the 2026 Caribbean Week of Agriculture (Sept 27–Oct 2) with 600+ participants from 36 countries, pushing food security, agribusiness and export expansion. Public Finance & Markets: Jamaica raises US$1 billion on international capital markets, while forex is reported at $157.85 per US$1. Sugar Tax & Jobs: Health Minister Tufton invites Seprod CEO to dialogue after the sugar tax is cited in a temporary layoff of 141 workers; union leaders question the approach. Water Infrastructure: NWC commissions the $49m Discovery Point to Mt Boone pipeline in St Ann, targeting reliable supply for about 5,000 residents. Household Data Trust: STATIN tells JSLC households they can verify interviewers’ identities online or by phone, and stresses confidentiality. Sports (Business Spotlight): Jamaica Kingsmen reach the CPL final after a record chase vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, setting up a Sunday showdown with Antigua & Barbuda Falcons. Regional Reparations: Caribbean leaders plan to press the UK on slavery reparations at CHOGM, with legal options on the table.
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