AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAir Connectivity: Southwest Airlines is adding major Caribbean nonstop routes from Nashville starting March 13, including Montego Bay (Jamaica) plus Aruba and St. Thomas, with Saturday-to-Saturday schedules built for resort stays. Tourism Strategy: Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says Tourism 3.0 must go beyond building rooms, pushing community tourism so more earnings stay with local farmers, artisans, and heritage communities. Community Tourism: Bartlett also urged a shift from “a nation of samples” to “a nation of ample” at the National Community-Based Tourism Resilience Symposium in Montego Bay. Travel Policy: Jamaica grants visa-free entry to Sierra Leoneans as part of expanded visa-free access for citizens of multiple African countries. Road Safety: TODSS is calling for a thorough investigation into a deadly Trelawny crash on the North Coast Highway that killed seven, as authorities continue probing the cause. Events & Leisure: Caymanas Park gears up for a World Cup final tailgate watch party with Republic Beach Club, rum bars, food vendors, and a big-screen match viewing. Local Transport: Works Minister Robert Morgan says Mammee Bay toll plaza congestion will be eased with two new toll lanes and stronger promotion of e-pass collection.
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