AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDisaster Recovery & Housing: NaRRA says it will review Cabinet-referred reconstruction projects over the next few months, focusing on sequencing and planning to move quickly into Hurricane Melissa rebuilding with resilience. Banking Leadership: JN Bank appoints Luwanna Williams as managing director effective Sept. 7, strengthening leadership as it pushes growth and customer service. Tourism & Innovation: The Tourism Enhancement Fund selects 15 entrepreneurs for Cohort Three of its Tourism Innovation Incubator, with a seven-month push toward market-ready tourism products, including AI-powered prototypes. Student Finance Relief: The Students’ Loan Bureau streamlines its Debt Reset application, letting borrowers register online and choose affordable settlement or arrears-clearing plans. Back-to-School Support: JPS reports $22m in back-to-school help, while Digicel Foundation backs special education upgrades and multiple community initiatives support students returning to class. Craft & Tourism Jobs: Tourism officials urge vendors to shift from imported souvenirs to authentic Jamaican products, alongside plans to rehabilitate the Old Fort Craft Market and expand craft capacity. Trade & Markets: Jamaica’s manufactured exports are reported to be growing despite challenges, and WapiPay is entering remittances via a JN Money partnership. Legal & Reparations: Jamaica’s delegation will file a slavery reparations petition with King Charles, seeking legal clarification through the Privy Council.
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