AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTourism: Jamaica is heading into winter with 92% of hotel rooms reopened after Hurricane Melissa and strong demand expected. A new Jamaica Tourist Board partnership with Internova will expand marketing and travel-adviser outreach; its advisers generated US$463 million in travel revenue to the island in 2025. Reconstruction: Jamaica and the UK signed a four-year recovery partnership, starting with a £10-million programme funded equally by both governments to help prepare infrastructure projects and attract financing. Business Investment: PriceSmart plans to open a US$27.6-million South Camp Road store in December, its fourth in Jamaica. Solar Life has also invested more than US$2 million in a Kingston hub to grow its renewable-energy business. Trade Costs: Caribbean businesses are seeking permanent relief from US maritime fees that could raise freight costs by up to 60%; hotel groups are also pushing back against Booking.com commissions on government taxes. Public Finances: Tax revenues fell J$22.8 billion short of target from April to September, adding pressure to the Government’s fiscal position.
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