AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoNew Direct Route to Boost Regional Travel: LIAT Air will launch the first-ever direct flights between Guadeloupe (Pointe-à-Pitre) and Jamaica (Montego Bay) on July 14, with twice-weekly service each way—timed to support Reggae Sumfest travel. Tourism Capacity Push: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica plans to add another 20,000 hotel rooms and is in talks with airline partners to protect airlift after Spirit’s shutdown. Tourism 3.0 Rollout: Bartlett also unveiled Jamaica’s Tourism 3.0 agenda at CTO Caribbean Week, focusing on workforce development, stronger local linkages, and more inclusive community benefits. Community Support After Storm Damage: A Documentation Recovery Fair in St. Elizabeth is helping Hurricane Melissa-affected residents replace lost passports, birth certificates, TRNs and voter IDs. Tourism Business Watch: Dolphin Cove reported a US$2.34m net loss for 2025, citing Hurricane Melissa impacts and parent-company bankruptcy write-downs. STEM & Future Skills: Jamaica Drone Soccer showcased drone-based STEM and esports at Jamaica House, with Prime Minister Holness backing new tech pathways for youth. Transport Fare Pressure: Opposition transport spokesman Mikael Phillips is calling for a workable, less politicized system to implement public passenger vehicle fare increases.**
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