AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTelecom Upgrade: Minister Daryl Vaz says Flow’s 5G launch should boost competition and transform digital connectivity, with 5G already reaching 70% of Jamaica’s population. Energy Transition Push: A renewable energy expert urges Jamaica to accelerate renewables to cut foreign exchange spending, strengthen energy security, and improve competitiveness. Public Transport Performance: JUTC is reporting big gains in revenue, ridership and fleet modernisation, including a Portmore depot jump to $100m revenue and one million passengers in May, plus 270+ new buses and moves toward CNG. Water Infrastructure: Ground broken for the $147.8m Santa Cruz Bypass Main Replacement Project to replace ageing pipes and improve potable water supply for about 1,200 residents. Fisheries Modernisation: Government allocates an extra $66m to procure 20 more boats and engines for young fishers under the Fisheries Incentive Programme. Business & Investment Facilitation: JSEZA launches an online facilitation tool to streamline SEZ applications, submissions and tracking for investors. Finance Sector Move: Scotiabank proposes to take Scotia Group Jamaica private via a court-approved scheme, with expected delisting from the JSE. Food Safety Drive: St Catherine Health Department intensifies inspections in Portmore to strengthen food-safety compliance and reduce risks to consumers. Youth Skills: WorldSkills Jamaica and Studica camp exposes students to robotics and drone technology through hands-on sessions aimed at growing the engineering pipeline.
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