AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoConsumer Protection: Parliament has begun debating legislation to merge the Fair Trading Commission and Consumer Affairs Commission into a new authority overseeing consumer rights and competition. Food and Farming: A Morocco-backed fertiliser programme and expanded support for farmers aim to lift production; agro-parks expect 2,558 tonnes of produce for the Christmas season. Tourism and agriculture officials are also working to get more Jamaican produce into hotels. Mining: The new Mining and Geology Ministry plans to move beyond raw mineral exports towards value-added products, including chemical-grade limestone, and speed up the Government’s sale of its Jamalco stake. Tourism: Jamaica is courting a strong winter season, with 92 per cent of hotel rooms reported reopened after Hurricane Melissa. Reconstruction: Jamaica and the UK signed a four-year partnership to speed post-hurricane rebuilding. Energy: Gasoline prices fall 2.94 dollars per litre from Thursday; diesel drops 25 cents, while propane and butane rise $4.50.
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