AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoTourism Policy: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica’s tourism push must go beyond arrivals and hotel occupancy, positioning tourism as a national development platform under “Tourism 3.0” that lets more Jamaicans—entrepreneurs, farmers, creatives and community groups—participate. Tourism Diplomacy: The Jamaica Tourist Board delivered a tourism briefing to 15 Jamaican Foreign Service officers heading to key markets (New York, London, Tokyo, Mexico City and more), aiming to strengthen Destination Jamaica promotion abroad. Local Food & Markets: After Hurricane Melissa disrupted high-production zones, the Ministry of Agriculture launched a national Farmers’ Market initiative to tackle oversupply and protect farmers’ investments—332 markets helped move 108,517kg of produce and generate about $43M in revenue. Infrastructure & Access: The NWA will close a section of the Lacovia to Holland Bamboo main road in St Elizabeth on Sunday (8am–5pm) for urgent culvert repairs, with motorists rerouted via Cuffies Pen. Community Wellness: St James launched the Park Walker Initiative for Older Adults, encouraging seniors to stay active through inclusive group walks.
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