AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTourism Supply Chain: Jamaica is moving to give local farmers first preference in supplying the tourism sector, aiming to strengthen domestic participation and cut reliance on imported food through long-term contracts under the Tourism 3.0 framework. Beach Safety & Amenities: A public beach in Bull Bay, Copacabana Beach, is drawing concern for safety and basic upkeep, with residents pointing to rocks, debris and high tides amid complaints of limited funding for upgrades. Waste & Coastal Cleanups: The NSWMA has commissioned Jamaica’s first solid waste temporary holding area in George’s Plain, Westmoreland, to improve efficiency and reduce truck travel, while NEPA is inviting volunteers for International Coastal Cleanup Day at Shipwreck Beach (Sept 19) and Hellshire Bay (Sept 20). Community Tourism Events: Special Olympics Caribbean Beach Games are set for Montego Bay (Nov 18–22), with stakeholders praising local support and corporate partners backing the first-of-its-kind event in Jamaica. Tech for Tourism Growth: Liberty Business has launched an AWS cloud partnership in Jamaica, giving businesses and government agencies access to cloud and AI services via its network and support teams.
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