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Tourism Trade Boost: JAPEX 2026 wrapped in St Ann with 423 delegates (86 buyers, 82 sellers) and 1,394 meetings, signalling buyers’ continued confidence in Destination Jamaica. Tourism Growth Plan: Minister Edmund Bartlett says the Tourism 3.0 agenda aims for 10 million visitors and US$10 billion in earnings, supported by 20,000 new hotel rooms, more airlift, cruise port upgrades and a redesigned Montego Bay. Roads & Works Delivery: The SPARK main roads component is set to start this month in St James, beginning with the Montego Bay–Great River corridor, with more sections scheduled through 2027 under a $45b programme. Water Security: Government signed a US$36m CDB loan for the Jamaica Rural Water Supply Programme to expand potable water access for 40,000+ residents across five parishes. Skills for Industry: Jamaica’s five-competitor team departs for WorldSkills Shanghai (Sept 22–27) to compete in tech-driven areas like robotics, ICT networks and unmanned aerial systems. Education Recovery Oversight: An independent committee has been set up to monitor repairs and reconstruction for schools affected by Hurricane Melissa. Maritime Education Support: WiMAC Jamaica launched a primary school grant programme for students in maritime communities, with Rousseau Primary as the first beneficiary. Local Business Link-Up: Two Manchester-based firms, Bartley’s All in Wood and Ettenio, teamed up to sell curated Jamaican wellness and spa experience boxes at JAPEX.

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