AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoJamaica Stock Exchange: The JSE posted a strong June, with the Main Market Index up 3.7% and market capitalisation rising about J$68.6B to roughly J$1.9T, while trading value jumped to just over J$4B. Cybersecurity & trade: Businesses are being urged to adopt ISO/IEC 27001 to manage cyber risk, protect privacy and support digital investment and trade. Finance & pensions: The Accountant General’s Department is pushing government pensioners to submit quarterly life certificates on time to avoid payment delays. Real estate investment: Derrimon Trading Company’s Drax Hall, St. Ann property is set to be unlocked via a new REIT, with different Capital appointed as REIT manager. Waste & environment: WPM says the Retirement landfill fire in St James is under control, though strong winds hampered containment and about 100 metres of the tipping area was affected. Sports & youth: Marathon Insurance Brokers backs Jamaica’s Commonwealth and CAC Games campaign, while Smash Jamaica 2026 launches with junior badminton players set for international competition. Tourism & culture: NDTC’s Season of Dance will end outside Kingston for the first time, with the final show in Rose Hall, St James on August 16.
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