AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoManufacturing: Craig Hendrickson is National Bakery’s new CEO, succeeding his father as the company looks to grow sales and improve efficiency ahead of its 75th anniversary in 2027. Transport: Tax Administration Jamaica will keep issuing blue dealer plates while the Government develops a replacement system, following security concerns about misuse. Tourism: Southwest is adding nonstop routes linking the US with Caribbean destinations, including Jamaica, while Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is calling for stronger cooperation among hotels, businesses, government and communities. Reconstruction: Prime Minister Andrew Holness has ordered work to fast-track 100 homes in St Elizabeth and three community water tanks in Westmoreland. Technology: AIBotics plans to use its Jamaica-based drone, mapping and automation services as a launchpad for expansion into CARICOM markets. Mining and environment: Windalco was found guilty over its 2019 Rio Cobre pollution and faces the maximum $100,000 fine. Agriculture: Agro-Invest is targeting US$1 billion in agricultural investment over 10 years, while Jamaica’s Blue Mountain coffee production is reported at a 25-year low.
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