AGP Executive Report
Last update: 38 minutes agoRegional Manufacturing: CARICOM teams will assess whether the region can supply its own paints, cement, glass bottles and bitumen. Their findings will help guide future tariff decisions. Hurricane Recovery: Insurers have paid $54.35 billion on 8,357 Hurricane Melissa claims, with 983 still outstanding. Inflation: The Bank of Jamaica warns that higher energy and commodity costs are spreading through the economy, with inflation expected to remain elevated before easing next year. Ports & Logistics: Kingston Freeport Terminal has resumed normal operations after industrial action disrupted cargo handling; the company is extending hours to clear delays. Aquaculture: Jamaica’s first marine cage-culture harvest produced more than 5,000 pounds of red drum, a potential boost to local seafood production. Regional Investment: A Caribbean bond targeting up to US$250 million aims to fund climate resilience, renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure.
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