AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEconomic Outlook: The IMF forecasts 1.3% growth for Jamaica and says the economy is showing signs of recovery after Hurricane Melissa, but urges faster reconstruction and stronger project management. Tourism & Infrastructure: Roadworks and pipeline repairs are snarling traffic in western Jamaica ahead of winter, with officials working to ease delays; the MoBay perimeter road is due in December and the Long Hill bypass in April. Airport traffic also edged past its storm-hit October level, with more flights added. Business Watch: Cannabis operator NUGL reported a 20% rise in nine-month revenue to US$3.15 million and a 77% increase in operating income. Pulse Investment’s quarterly loss, meanwhile, wiped out its nine-month profit, prompting plans to sell villas to reduce debt. Trade & Investment: Ghana is exploring ways to extend the AfCFTA market to Caribbean countries, aiming to expand trade, investment and jobs.
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