AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWater & Cost Pressures: Kingston and St Andrew car wash operators are bracing for tougher drought rules, with officials warning potable-water use could face full prohibitions by Aug. 10 if dry weather holds—potentially forcing shutdowns or costly workarounds. Sports Tourism & Inclusion: Montego Bay will host the Special Olympics Caribbean Beach Games at Harmony Beach Park from Nov. 18–22, with about 220 athletes from 20 countries competing and organisers pitching a lasting inclusion legacy. Business & Energy Savings: Jamalco has switched to a self-generated power turbine, aiming to cut electricity costs and save up to US$28m a year as it reduces reliance on the national grid. Regional Finance Integration: The Caribbean Development Bank approved a US$100,000 feasibility study on a CARICOM regional stock exchange to help businesses raise capital across borders. CPL Spotlight: Antigua & Barbuda Falcons edged Jamaica Kingsmen in a last-ball thriller to open the 2026 CPL season, setting the tone for a high-stakes campaign. Environment Watch: Foreign plastic waste is piling up along Jamaica’s eastern coastline, raising marine and food-chain risks and calling for stronger regional cooperation.
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