AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTourism & Investment: Jamaica welcomed the USS Nimitz to Kingston Harbour, with ministers highlighting STEM and youth opportunities during the June 1–5 friendship mission. Industry & Infrastructure: Great Wall Motor will open Jamaica’s first dedicated showroom on South Camp Road on June 3, while Energy/Transport/Telecom Minister Daryl Vaz says government is facilitating responsible private sector investment through energy efficiency, grid modernisation, broadband and transport upgrades. Agriculture & Resilience: FAO-backed US$50m agriculture recovery and resilience programmes for Hurricane Melissa-affected farmers and fishers are set for full implementation in September, with support for inputs, irrigation and climate-resilient technologies. Public Health: PAHO urged stronger action to reduce tobacco use and warned that vapes and nicotine products are being marketed to youth, pushing Caribbean governments to move faster on teen vaping policy. Skills & Jobs: Seymour Green is promoting plumbing as a viable career through school outreach, while Clarendon field officers are strengthening community partnerships via a new database. Aviation & Travel: Virgin Atlantic flights to Jamaica faced engine-failure diversions to Ireland, with passengers and crew landing safely. Coffee Sector: Jamaica’s coffee exporters call for urgent investment and mental health support as Hurricane Melissa and rising costs hit production and farmers hard. Community & Culture: JLS literacy efforts continue with the National Reading Competition, and Jamaica’s music scene keeps buzzing with new releases and collaborations.
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