AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCricket & Tourism: Cricket West Indies has officially released the 2026 Men’s International Home Series, with matches against Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Pakistan across the Caribbean, and Barbados added as a co-host for the final two New Zealand ODIs after logistical challenges in Guyana. Medical Tourism: Jamaica is pushing to capture a bigger slice of the global medical and dental tourism market, with Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett citing rapid growth projections and urging closer links between healthcare providers and vacation experiences. Sports Tourism: Jamaican tennis star Blaise Bicknell is gearing up for the Kingston Open in August 2026, billed as the first ATP Challenger event in the English-speaking Caribbean, with back-to-back Challenger 75 tournaments and prize money topping US$214,000. Culture & Heritage: Kingston Creative has launched three major mural open calls for artists, including “Saltfish & Soul” in downtown Kingston, “Montego Bay – Past, Present & Future” near Sam Sharpe Square, and “Nature in Action” tied to green infrastructure at the Abilities Foundation. Local Business: MegaMart will close its Portmore branch on June 30 after 27 years, citing losses and a consolidation into other locations. Travel & Community: The Reggae Marathon is moving its 2026 race operations to historic Devon House, building on the event’s Kingston homecoming from 2025.
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