AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMarkets and Banking: Bank of Jamaica reserves fell US$60.1 million to US$7.12 billion in October, while the central bank provided $4.5 billion in short-term cash support to financial institutions. The JSE Main Index also dropped 1,602 points on Monday. Mining and Public Finance: A major US building-materials company has taken control of Jamaican mineral interests in a multi-billion-dollar deal, as the Government advances plans to divest Jamalco and pursue other mining prospects. Jamaica also repaid $56 billion more in debt than projected for April to September. Tourism Investment: Tortuga plans to spend more than US$400 million rebuilding Jamaican resorts, while the island approaches three million visitors a year after Hurricane Melissa. Energy and Business: More than 100 solar installers received free technical training, as local suppliers report equipment prices have fallen by as much as 40 per cent. The Tourism Innovation Incubator has also entered a new phase, backed by a $100-million financing facility to help turn local ideas into businesses.
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