AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTourism Growth Push: Jamaica logged 2.34 million visitor arrivals and US$2.5 billion in earnings as of Aug. 31, even with reduced room stock after Hurricane Melissa, and Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says demand is outpacing available inventory. Tourism Trade & Recovery: JAPEX 2026 returns to Ocho Rios Sept. 14–17, with Bartlett calling the destination “open and ready” to showcase resilience and reopen business opportunities. Workforce Housing for Tourism: Bartlett says about 4,000 houses under way for tourism workers will go to bona-fide employees, with eligibility handled through tourism HR teams and options via the National Housing Trust. Food Security & Tourism: The Food Hygiene Bureau will host its 10th International Conference on Food Security and Sovereignty Sept. 9–10 at Sandals Dunn’s River, linking food safety to tourism income. Safety on the Ground: The JCF is urging students, parents and guardians to prioritize safety as the new school year starts, with practical tips for commuting and staying alert. Diaspora Services: Jamaica Post highlights services for Jamaicans abroad, including Klick ‘N’ Ship, to help families shop and send essentials home. Culture & Events: Island Village in Ocho Rios will host the inaugural Jamaica Fashion Week Nov. 19–22, adding a new fashion-and-entertainment draw to a key tourism hub.
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