AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAgriculture: Jamaica, the UK and the Caribbean Development Bank commissioned the Amity Hall/Bridge Pen irrigation system and launched a 480-hectare agro park in St Catherine. The wider project is expected to benefit about 700 farmers and agricultural businesses. Business Services: The Companies Office of Jamaica has launched digital services, including an online registration process that can approve eligible applications in about 10 minutes, cutting paperwork and wait times. Hurricane Recovery: The Industry Ministry has received about 2,000 applications for its $500-million small-business restoration programme, offering grants to help operators replace damaged equipment and restart work. MSME Support: The JBDC is seeking stronger collaboration with business groups to help small firms access public contracts, financing and markets. Logistics and Construction: Tank-Weld has started work on 500,000 square feet of warehouse space in Trelawny and St Catherine, expanding storage capacity for building materials and commercial tenants. Business Climate: CariCRIS assigned Jamaica investment-grade ratings with a stable outlook, citing fiscal commitments and financial-sector stability, while manufacturing input costs rose 1.4 per cent in September.
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