AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTourism Access: Negril hoteliers say poor roads and rain can stretch the drive from Montego Bay’s airport to four hours, renewing calls to ease congestion that threatens the resort’s appeal. Mining and Materials: US-based Martin Marietta now indirectly owns Chemical Lime Company of Jamaica’s limestone, marble and bauxite interests in Clarendon after completing its US$12.9-billion acquisition of Lhoist North America. Renewable Energy: Caribbean Solar Life and Construction has opened a US$2-million distribution centre in St Catherine, expanding access to solar equipment and technical support. Agriculture: Mitchell Town is being advanced as the site of a major freshwater fish agro-park, while the Government says drought support helped protect Christmas supplies of key foods. Tourism Recovery: Bahia Principe plans to reopen its 647-room Runaway Bay resort on December 1, with about 1,000 jobs returning; Royalton says 2,200 employees are back across its five restored properties. Workplace Safety: The Occupational Safety and Health Bill, first tabled in 2017, remains stalled, with the labour minister promising it will reach Parliament before year-end.
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