AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoJAPEX Push for Ocho Rios: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica is “open and ready” as JAPEX 2026 returns to Ocho Rios from Sept. 14–17, with about 80% of hotels islandwide reopened after Hurricane Melissa and the rest expected back in the first quarter of 2027. Craft Protection & Market Upgrade: Delano Seiveright is calling for stronger safeguards against imported imitations of Jamaican craft, while the $53.5-million rehabilitation of Montego Bay’s Old Fort Craft Market is set to benefit 156 vendors and strengthen their tourism role. Beach Access Fight: Jamaica’s Ministry of Tourism lists 60 public bathing beaches as locals and campaigners continue pushing to replace colonial-era access rules. Special Olympics Beach Games: Digicel Foundation backs the first-ever Jamaica Special Olympics Caribbean Beach Games at Harmony Beach Park, Montego Bay, Nov. 18–22. Tourism Cautionary Debate: A new analysis argues heavy reliance on tourism can be a “dangerous illusion,” even for destinations often seen as success stories. Digital Skills for Seniors: The Ministry of Labour targets 400 more seniors for digital literacy training by year end, building on 283 already completed.
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