AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMaritime Industry: Carnival Corporation executive Marie McKenzie was honoured for three decades of work in the cruise sector. The award also highlighted opportunities for Caribbean students, including training aboard cruise ships. Trade: Ghana is proposing to extend the African Continental Free Trade Area framework to the Caribbean, aiming to expand markets, investment and jobs. Real Estate: Proven Properties is adding development consultancy services and says 60 units at its 206-home Bahari project are nearing completion. Water Infrastructure: Pipeline installation has started in Negril as part of a US$425-million western Jamaica resilience project; the local works include 13 kilometres of new transmission lines. Energy: The Government expects to finalise a power agreement for 100 megawatts of renewable energy this month, with a 300-megawatt procurement to follow. It is also advancing plans to sell its 45 per cent stake in Jamalco. Tourism: Canadian travellers diverted from Cuba are turning to Jamaica and other Caribbean destinations, adding demand for winter packages.
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