AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSlavery Reparations & Artefact Repatriation: Jamaica’s Culture Minister Olivia Grange is in London to file a slavery reparations petition to King Charles III and to push the British Museum to return Caribbean cultural objects, including sacred Taino “zemi” sculptures that were found in a Jamaican cave during British rule but later ended up in the museum. Ocho Rios Clean-Up: Stakeholders including the Destination Assurance Council and TPDCo teamed up for a major Ocho Rios cleanup and beautification drive to protect the resort town’s tourism appeal. Tourism Innovation Push: The Tourism Enhancement Fund selected 15 entrepreneurs for Cohort Three of its Tourism Innovation Incubator, with support from UTech Jamaica and a new AI-powered prototype element. Beach Access Debate: A fresh call for practical, managed beach access—clear routes, protection, and maintenance—continues as Jamaica challenges colonial-era access rules. Back-to-School Support in Tourism Areas: Sandals Resorts and JPS rolled out backpacks, books and supplies across key tourism regions, including Ocho Rios, to ease the new school year for families. Road Safety & Emergency Response: Reports highlight ongoing crash deaths and concerns over ambulance inspection and emergency procedures after a Negril accident.
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