AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEducation & Youth Support: MIIC Minister Delano Seiveright backed GHN’s “beyond the backpack” programme, aiming to remove barriers for public primary students through supplies, mentorship and holistic support. Tourism Trade & Recovery: Jamaica launched JAPEX 2026, set for Sept 14–18 in Ocho Rios, with Edmund Bartlett citing Hurricane Melissa recovery and a push to reconnect hotels and enterprises with international buyers. Agri-Food Innovation: AI is being used in Brazil to monitor poultry health and farm conditions, offering lessons for Jamaica’s food production and productivity. Business Pressure from Water Shortage: The SBAJ warned drought-driven water disruptions are forcing some Kingston, St Andrew, St Catherine and Clarendon micro and small businesses to buy trucked water at steep costs, risking closures. Sport Tourism Push: Jamaica is set for its inaugural Jamaica Ultimate Athlete Challenge (Nov 19–22), designed to blend multi-discipline competition with entertainment and tourism. Deep-Sea Mining Debate: Six African countries now support a precautionary pause on deep-seabed mining, adding pressure to the ISA process in Kingston.
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