AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoJamaica Tourism Access: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett pushed back on claims that visitors are being blocked from Jamaica’s beaches, saying the island has 70 public bathing beaches and only 10 are paid, with just five charging “a decent money,” urging issues to be handled case-by-case. Investor Confidence: The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association says uncertainty over a proposed GCT increase for the tourism sector (10% to 15%) is making potential investors “restive” and could slow plans for “destination Jamaica.” Independence & Culture: Jamaica marked 64 years of Independence with nationwide celebrations themed “United in Celebrating Resilience,” including a major Grand Gala at the National Stadium and civic flag-raising in Spanish Town. UNIA & Air Links: UNIA leader Steven Golding urged Jamaica and Ghana to launch direct air links to boost trade, tourism, education and cultural exchange. Work Permits Crackdown: Three Dominican women and two Jamaican nightclub owners faced court over alleged work permit breaches tied to a Montego Bay nightclub operation. Special Olympics in MoBay: Montego Bay is gearing up to host the inaugural Special Olympics Caribbean Beach Games this November, with security support pledged by the JCF.
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