AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNaRRA Costs: The Government will lease less space at the Digicel Building for the reconstruction agency after backlash over its $115-million annual rent. Water Security: The PSOJ says drought is driving up business costs and calls for a funded national water plan; MPs also questioned whether trucked water is always potable. MSME Recovery: A new $500-million grant programme offers eligible small businesses and self-employed Jamaicans up to $350,000 to recover from Hurricane Melissa. Tourism Investment: Guyana’s president urged Caribbean leaders to invest in transport, infrastructure and resilience to stay competitive. Agriculture: Jamaica will chair CARDI’s board, guiding regional research, while the FAO’s outgoing Caribbean coordinator is pushing to cut poultry-feed imports by 30% in five years. Small Business: A regional Mastercard survey found cyberattack fears are delaying digital upgrades and online expansion, despite widespread adoption of digital payments. Regional Finance: A new Caribbean sustainability bond aims to raise up to US$250 million for resilience, renewable energy and water projects.
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