AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTourism Governance: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says the Government is pushing infrastructure and destination development to grow Jamaica’s tourism “economy,” while calls for a National Tourism Authority aim to tighten coordination across agencies. Industry Leadership: The JHTA 65th Annual Awards Luncheon at Sandals Dunn’s River honoured Dr. Godfrey Dyer with a Lifetime Achievement Award and named S Hotels CEO Christopher Issa Hotelier of the Year, citing recovery support after Hurricane Melissa. Cruise Strategy: Jamaica Tourist Board plans to boost “cruise conversion,” encouraging cruise visitors to return for longer overnight stays to spread spending beyond ports. Accommodation Update: Sandals confirms reopening dates after a $200m renovation: Sandals South Coast (Nov 18, 2026) and Sandals Montego Bay plus Sandals Caribbean Cay (Dec 18, 2026). Local Business Support: Development Bank of Jamaica’s M5 Business Recovery Programme is backing hurricane-impacted firms, including Bay Guide Transport in St. James. Safety & Policy: Jamaica denies rumours about housing third-country nationals in Grants Town, St. Mary, urging calm as police monitor the area.
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