AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism Safety Push: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett moved to reassure visitors after a US citizen was fatally shot at Sangster International Airport, saying security forces acted and Jamaica remains safe for travellers. Tourism Governance: Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon welcomed plans to repeal and replace the Tourism Act, arguing a new Tourism Authority Act should strengthen protections and widen access to the tourism value chain. Air Connectivity Shake-up: Caribbean Airlines announced route cuts and reduced frequencies from June 1, including withdrawals to Dominica and St Kitts and fewer flights to Martinique/Guadeloupe, while passengers will be offered re-accommodation or refunds/credits. Local Road Disruptions: St Ann motorists face delays on Lime Hall main road for SPARK waterline works (May 24–26). On-the-ground Risks: St Mary police renewed road safety appeals after crashes injured multiple people, while Negril saw a deadly robbery shooting that left a tourist seriously hurt. Workforce Focus: Labour State Minister Donovan Williams stressed that resilient, productive growth depends on partnership and trust between workers, employers and the State.
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