AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBanking Liquidity: Bank of Jamaica injected another J$5b into banks for 14 days, with the average rate rising to 6.47% as the central bank’s benchmark sits at 6%. FX Pressure: Demand for US dollars stayed ahead of supply, with banks seeking US$72.77m but BOJ supplying US$30m, leaving excess demand and keeping the Jamaican dollar under strain. Water Security: NaRRA moves toward operations on Nov 1 after signing a five-year lease for its Digicel HQ, while the Water Ministry outlines a 10-year plan to cut non-revenue water and modernise the 80-year network. Tourism Insurance: The Insurance Association of Jamaica says it’s working to resolve Hurricane Melissa claims, after hotels reported many settlements still unresolved. Healthcare Pay Dispute: An IDT ruling backs doctors on emergency duty payments, and union leaders say implementation talks with Government should start now. Anti-Corruption Consultations: The Integrity Commission opens a six-week public input window for Jamaica’s National Anti-Corruption Strategy (Oct 1–Nov 16). Regional Trade Linkages: Edmund Bartlett wants Jamaica’s ALEX expanded into a Caribbean-wide agrolinkages platform to connect farmers to tourism buyers.
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