AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTourism & Hospitality: S Hotel Montego Bay has been named #2 Hotel in The Atlantic, Caribbean & Central America in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, a major boost for the Jamaican-owned property after Hurricane Melissa disrupted tourism. Health & Labour: Jamaica’s Industrial Disputes Tribunal has ruled on emergency duty payments, with doctors backing a new framework and calling on the Government to comply and set a retroactive disbursement plan. Digital Resilience: CaribNOG 32 opens in Curaçao Oct. 7–9, focusing on strengthening Caribbean internet infrastructure and resilience through training, policy talks, and visits to data centres and cable landing sites. Security & Justice: Police in Queens are investigating a fatal stabbing outside a nightclub on Jamaica Ave., with no arrests yet and a suspect described as wearing a black skullcap and gold chain. Housing & Development: Jamaica’s housing ministry says it’s tackling affordability and land tenure issues, including unregistered parcels that limit access to financing. Business & Investment: PriceSmart is expanding in Montego Bay with a US$28 million Ironshore location, part of a broader Jamaica investment push. Infrastructure Resilience: NaRRA CEO says Vernamfield in Clarendon could become a key alternative logistics and air-cargo facility during disasters.
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