AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLittle Dunn’s River Access: JaBBEM and the Little Dunn’s River community are celebrating a court injunction granting the public unrestricted access to Little Dunn’s River Beach in Ocho Rios, with the order barring the UDC from blocking public entry while the case heads to trial. Tourism Policy & Tech: Jamaica’s Ministry of Tourism reaffirmed its push to integrate AI and digital tools into tourism, aiming to boost decision-making, workforce skills, and visitor experiences while future-proofing the sector. Tourism Competitiveness: Jamaica climbed four places to 78th in the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development Index 2026, with the Ministry pointing to resilience and “beyond tourism” measures. Business & Tourism Support: FLOW REAP backed 30 entrepreneurs in St. Thomas, including tourism-linked businesses, with training, mentorship, and equipment grants. Public Health & Travel Readiness: Portland surpassed its HPV vaccination target, while Veterinary Services stepped up bird flu surveillance ahead of migratory season. Disaster Response Tech: Liberty Latin America says Starlink helped restore Jamaica’s telecom after Hurricane Melissa, getting services back in hours instead of days or weeks. Regional Justice: The CCJ will hold historic itinerant court sittings in Saint Lucia on Oct 7–8, bringing proceedings closer to Caribbean citizens.
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