AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 minutes agoStadium Concert Boost: Cardi B will headline her first-ever Caribbean stadium show at Kingston’s National Stadium on October 18 as part of BZR WKND, adding major momentum for Jamaica’s live entertainment and tourism calendar. Emergency Response Upgrade: The Jamaica Fire Brigade received over $12 million in firefighting and rescue equipment from National Safety Limited, including helmets and lifting bag systems, strengthening disaster recovery capability after Hurricane Melissa. Mining & Trade Revival: Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited says talks are underway on a proposed $60 million Jamaica–Ghana aluminium supply arrangement, aiming to revive bauxite-to-alumina trade via refining at Gramercy, Louisiana. Local Business & Markets: Construction of the new Alexandria Market in St Ann is progressing, with a modern food market, rental shops, offices and parking expected to improve access to goods and services. Agriculture Integrity: Jamaica’s apiculture authorities plan honey authentication to protect “Jamaican honey” branding and help regularise products for local and international markets. Tourism CSR Push: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett urged a shift in tourism corporate social responsibility toward deeper community development as Island Challenge Jamaica 2026 targets £100,000 for neonatal and paediatric care.
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