AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTourism Recovery: Royalton Negril has reopened after Hurricane Melissa restoration, bringing 960 workers back and restarting 573 rooms, with more Royalton properties set to return next month as Jamaica’s hotel recovery continues. Banking & Finance: The Bank of Jamaica has begun a phased withdrawal of cheques, starting today with Jamaican-dollar cheques of $1 million or more no longer accepted through the clearing system. Road Safety: The demerit points system rollout has been delayed, drawing criticism from road safety advocates who warn the postponement could cost lives. Climate & Agriculture: A new study links the Caribbean’s early wet-season drought to human-caused climate change, while Jamaica’s food production is reported down 15% as farmers face water stress. Sports & Community: Jamaica and Japan’s Tottori Prefecture signed a 2027 World Athletics training camp agreement, and educators in western Jamaica are praised for keeping learning going after Hurricane Melissa. Gaming Oversight: Jamaica’s casino regulator says strict guardrails are being put in place ahead of the first licensed casino opening, including checks to keep criminal elements out.
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