AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDigital Finance: The Senate approved Jamaica’s 2026 virtual-asset licensing rules, requiring providers to show sound governance, protect customer assets and meet anti-money-laundering standards. Banking: Scotiabank completed its acquisition of all remaining Scotia Group Jamaica shares; the shares are expected to be delisted from the Jamaica Stock Exchange. Agriculture: A £17-million UK-funded irrigation system and agro-park opened at Amity Hall/Bridge Pen, aiming to improve water access and climate resilience in the southern plains. Disaster Recovery: The Jamaica Red Cross launched a $192-million programme offering $120,000 grants to 1,600 households, including farmers, fishers and micro-business operators hit by Hurricane Melissa. Resilience and Accountability: CAPRI is urging tighter controls and real-time tracking of disaster spending, alongside expanded insurance, as Jamaica reviews lessons from the storm. Cybersecurity: The Government is advancing a new law to set clearer security and incident-reporting requirements for critical sectors, including banking, energy and telecommunications.
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