AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism Recovery: Jamaica says Hurricane Melissa recovery is nearing the finish line, with over 70% of affected hotel and resort rooms back in operation and the rest expected to return in early 2027, while visitor numbers and villa rentals are rebounding. Tourism Policy & Events: Jamaica launches World Travel Week Jamaica 2026 in Negril (Oct 10–15), with tourism, hospitality, MICE, cruise, tech and culinary themes, and highlights Tourism 3.0 resilience. Big Investment Watch: A US$3 billion Royal Caribbean deal to buy 50% of Sandals and Beaches is prompting questions in Jamaica about jobs, local procurement and how much tourism value stays on island. Climate Finance: The Environmental Protection Levy Act is piloted to fund agencies and climate resilience, as Jamaica tackles pollution, watershed and coastal vulnerability. Agriculture & Food: Pork production hit a decade high in 2025, and RADA urges pig farmers to manage heat stress to protect output. Business & Regulation: TPDCo’s licensing expo helps tourism operators speed up compliance and licensing. Science & Innovation: The SRC is tasked with a 3–5 year strategic plan to boost research, skills and commercialisation. Education Services: Special needs diagnostic centres face staffing shortages, even as facilities expand.
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