AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Production: The Government is stepping up planting ahead of Christmas, targeting farmers with water and underused land and rolling out a Morocco-backed fertiliser programme. Agro-parks are forecast to produce 4,851 tonnes through January, including 2,558 tonnes for holiday demand. Mining: The new Ministry of Mining and Geology aims to move beyond raw minerals into value-added products such as chemical-grade limestone and develop opportunities in gold, copper and rare earths. Offshore oil exploration remains with the Energy Ministry. Consumer Markets: Parliament has begun debating legislation to establish a Jamaica Consumer and Competition Authority, bringing consumer protection and competition oversight under one body. Tourism and Agriculture: The ministries are working to boost local sourcing by hotels, keeping more tourism spending with Jamaican farmers and strengthening food security. Resilience: A newly commissioned Doppler radar is expected to improve weather-related decisions in agriculture, transport and water management amid worsening drought and extreme storms.
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