AGP Executive Report

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Tourism Supply Push: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica will set up a Tourism Supply Logistics Centre as part of “Tourism 3.0,” aiming to cut import leakages by improving warehousing, cold-chain, cargo consolidation, procurement support and digital demand planning—linking hotels, attractions and farms to local producers. Manufacturing Digitisation: Red Stripe rolled out its Digital Backbone platform to modernise brewery operations, boost productivity and improve visibility across the value chain. Energy Leadership: Petrojam named Danville Walker as General Manager effective July 1, with a focus on HSE oversight and digital transformation. Agriculture Resilience: Agriculture Minister Floyd Green reported the sector produced about 190,000 tonnes of domestic produce in Q1 2026, highlighting strong rebounds in vegetables and potatoes after Hurricane Melissa. Finance Watch: Bank of Jamaica held its key rate at 5.5%, warning inflation may rise further. Fisheries Support: Government will expand its Boat and Equipment Retooling Initiative, adding $66m to replace boats and engines for fishers affected by Hurricane Melissa, with added support from India. Sports-to-Investment Agenda: A Made4Goal Jamaica Global Sports Summit urged turning athletic success into investment, exports and jobs. Regional Aid: CARICOM is preparing to send earthquake relief to Venezuela, with Guyana coordinating a vessel shipment.

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Jamaica to host exclusive screening of British series Possession

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NUGL and Cannibble begin Jamaica product market evaluation

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ALIVE to stream charity PPV with Jamaica's First Lady

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Jun. 22, 2026

Caribbean shippers face higher risk and insurance costs after Venezuela strike

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Jun. 22, 2026

Caribbean Shipping Operators Respond to Heightened Risk Across Inter-Island Trade Routes

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CO2LIFT® welcomes top physicians and surgeons to Jamaica for an exclusive retreat advancing standards of care.

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Possession TV Series: Exclusive Jamaican Screening Highlights Jamaica's Expanding Role in Global Film and Television

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