AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTourism 3.0 Push: Jamaica is reimagining tourism under its Tourism 3.0 agenda, with Minister Edmund Bartlett pointing to resilience and a new focus on delivering more benefits for workers and communities. Cost of Living Watch: STATIN says Jamaica’s inflation rose 1.5% in May, driven by higher food prices and a 5.7% jump in restaurants and accommodation services, a reminder that travel spending is feeling the squeeze. Beach Access & Community Rights: Jamaica’s beach access campaigners are taking the fight to court over concerns about privatisation of the coast. Rum as a Tourism Engine: Delano Seiveright says Jamaica must better maximise the economic value of its rum industry, calling it a strategic pillar spanning agriculture, manufacturing, logistics, tourism and exports. Smart City for Trelawny: The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean announced EcoVista, a 283-acre smart city in Trelawny billed as the Caribbean’s first university smart city, open to international partners. Hurricane Recovery & Coastal Life: Sandals rehabilitated the Whitehouse Fishers’ Association building after Hurricane Melissa, restoring key facilities for local fishers. Diaspora Momentum: Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin urged Jamaicans locally and overseas to unite and strengthen resilience at the start of the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.
Perspectify News
