AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPort & Shipping: JaxPort says it has started handling cargo for two new ocean carriers—ZIM Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co.—with the Sapphire’s arrival on a new ZCP-Amberjack route linking Jacksonville to ports including Kingston, Jamaica, plus China, Colombia, Panama and South Korea. Construction & Tourism Development: The Urban Development Corporation is advancing major redevelopment plans for Dunn’s River Falls and Park in St. Ann, aiming to turn the attraction into a full-day destination with added activities, dining, events space and even potential cabins. Marine Conservation: Iberostar is highlighting its Grange Pen Fish Sanctuary work, saying the protected area is helping restore marine ecosystems and create jobs for nearby communities. Agriculture & Food Security: Jamaica’s Agricultural Protection Branch reports praedial larceny in Trelawny is now “almost nil” after targeted enforcement and arrests. Cannabis Regulation: State Minister Delano Seiveright urges cultivators to verify details with the Cannabis Licensing Authority before investing or signing deals, warning against scams and misinformation. Business District: A public-private push is underway to improve conditions in New Kingston, bringing government agencies, corporate players and community stakeholders into one coordinated effort. Branding & Sports Sponsorship: Berger Paints becomes Official Paint Partner of the Caribbean Premier League in a three-year deal.
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