AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTourism 3.0 Push: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica will add 20,000 hotel rooms and is in talks that could lift arrivals by 3–4 million annually, as the Tourism 3.0 agenda shifts the focus to keeping more earnings in local communities. New Routes for Visitors: LIAT launches its first direct Montego Bay–Pointe-à-Pitre service on July 14, with twice-weekly flights timed to support the Reggae Sumfest rush. Festival Transport Plan: JUTC is named the main transport partner for Reggae Sumfest 2026, offering organised round-trip bus services to cut congestion and parking headaches. Getting Around, Fairly: JUTC reminds riders that seats are first-come, first-served and should not be held for people not yet on board. Road Works: NWA will close a section of Long Lane (Stony Hill Road, St Andrew) from June 5–8 for subgrade repairs, with diversions via Old Stony Hill Road. Blue Economy & Oceans: Matthew Samuda calls for more funding and support for SIDS ocean governance, noting tourism’s major role in Jamaica’s economy and jobs. World Cup Travel Tie-In: Ghana’s Black Stars arrived in the U.S. for 2026 World Cup preparations and are set to play Jamaica in a June 10 warm-up.
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