AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTourism Resilience: Edmund Bartlett told Caribbean tourism leaders in Canada that the “Age of Resilience” means financing people and planning for converging shocks like climate disasters, conflict, cyber threats and AI. Aviation & Trade: Breeze Airways plans seven new international routes from Sept–Mar, including twice-weekly Tampa–Montego Bay flights starting Dec 19. Public Safety & Justice: A Georgia man faces up to 15 years in a Jamaica jail after allegedly traveling with 30 rounds of ammunition in carry-on; Jamaica’s firearms law carries a mandatory minimum. Legal System Tension: A row erupted after CCJ President Winston Anderson removed Justice Chile Eboe-Osuji from a panel hearing, sparking criticism among judges. Disaster Readiness Tech: Google released WeatherNext 2 cyclone forecasting tools to researchers, claiming about a day of extra lead time for storm planning. Business & Energy: Century Aluminum’s Jamalco refinery commissioned a turbine to run on self-generated power, targeting major cost savings. Regional Finance: CDB approved a US$100,000 feasibility study toward a single CARICOM regional stock exchange to boost cross-border investment. Health & Community: Westmoreland urged Hepatitis B vaccination and safe sex ahead of World Hepatitis Day; Police Commissioner warned against complacency despite a 21% murder reduction. Sports Economy: Special Olympics Caribbean Beach Games are set for Nov 18–22 in Montego Bay, with about 220 athletes from 20 countries.
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