AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours ago5G Rollout: Flow officially switched on Jamaica’s first 5G network, reaching about 70% of customers, with faster speeds now available in key areas and more expansion planned by end of June. Telecom Quality Oversight: The OUR says it’s procuring equipment to independently verify telecom service quality and enforce sanctions amid complaints of dropped calls and call diversion. Water Infrastructure Push: NWC broke ground on a $148m Santa Cruz By-pass mains replacement and commissioned a $123.8m Greater Mandeville pipeline upgrade, targeting better reliability and reduced losses. Electricity Sector Reform: Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says talks on a new JPS electricity licence and the Green Paper on electricity reform are progressing, with an independent expert to assess outage findings after the June 5 blackout. MSME Contracts: Industry, Investment and Commerce and the Public Procurement Commission are running roadshows to help MSMEs access set-aside government contracts. Sugar Tax Support: Caribbean Flavours and Fragrances is helping manufacturers reformulate to cut sugar while protecting taste under the new sugar tax regime. E-commerce Competition: 7Krave launched Krave Deals to bring more online shopping spend back to Jamaica with fast delivery and local support. Fuel Price Pressure: JGRA warns diesel price increases after Petrojam’s pricing mechanism change could ripple through transport and haulage costs. Regional Tourism Business: CHTA named Barbados host for Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2027 after a successful 2026 event.
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