AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTourism: Caribbean leaders were urged at the regional tourism conference in Guyana to invest in transport links and infrastructure. Montego Bay’s S Hotel ranked second in its Condé Nast category, the highest placement for a Caribbean property. Crime: Jamaica recorded 407 murders through October 6, down 24 per cent year over year and the lowest quarterly total in more than 30 years. A St Elizabeth businessman was shot dead on Wednesday. Water Security: The PSOJ is calling for a national assessment of water needs and infrastructure as drought threatens business productivity. NaRRA: The Government will reduce the space it leases at the Digicel Building for the reconstruction authority’s headquarters after public criticism of the $115-million annual rent. Recovery: A new $500-million grant programme will help Hurricane Melissa-affected small businesses and self-employed workers rebuild. Skills: Up to 600,000 Jamaicans are set to receive free online training in AI, coding and digital literacy. Football: FIFA denies that DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi was ineligible in matches leading to the World Cup, including the playoff against Jamaica; Nigeria is considering a compensation claim.
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