AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTourism Investment Push: Jamaica’s Tourism Ministry has sanctioned 117 tourism infrastructure projects worth about Rs 5,757 crore to upgrade visitor facilities and support long-term sector growth. Religious Cannabis Governance: Government is reviewing Jamaica’s sacramental cannabis framework to better protect Rastafarian rights while tightening oversight and preventing misuse for commercial activity. Retirement Savings Plan: BPM Financial’s Peta-Rose Hall proposes the government invest $100,000 per child born in 2025 to close the retirement gap, estimating about $3 billion annually. Education Company Outlook: One on One Educational Services says it’s positioning for stronger earnings next year, after reporting $64m pre-tax profit for nine months ended May 31 and seeking a US patent for a new education tech platform. Public Health Data: PIOJ reports Jamaica’s maternal mortality ratio at 150.3 per 100,000 live births (2024) and notes Hurricane Melissa disrupted maternal and child health services. Family Planning Snapshot: PIOJ also says male condoms remained the top contraceptive in 2025, at 83.2% of distributions. FX Update: USD ended at $159.48 per US dollar (BoJ).
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