AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTourism & Investment: Marriott is set to expand Jamaica’s all-inclusive footprint, with a new 522-room Marriott all-inclusive planned for Montego Bay (conversion of the former Holiday Inn Resort), alongside a related Zanzibar deal. Transport Costs: TransJamaican Highway tolls will rise from August 1 for non–T-Tag users, while T-Tag rates stay unchanged until Oct. 31. Markets & Cost of Living: Coronation Market prices are mixed as dry weather lifts tomatoes, peppers, bananas and lettuce, while onions hold steady. JSE Watch: The Jamaica Stock Exchange remains subdued after Hurricane Melissa, with the main index trading in a narrow band amid higher interest rates and tighter liquidity. Labour & Skills: Jamaica will review the Canadian Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme in November, with participation now around 10,000 workers annually and about $1.7B in yearly economic impact. Health & Recovery: Technical assessments of Hurricane Melissa-damaged health facilities are underway, while NHF’s EduCare grants open with $25M available for healthcare students. Food Safety: Jamaica has heightened surveillance at the border to prevent cyclosporiasis amid a US outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce. Business & Regulation: Visual Vibe is urging municipal corporations to balance enforcement and fees as councils tighten rules on digital outdoor advertising screens.
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