AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTourism & Trade: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett officially launched JAPEX 2026, Jamaica’s 36th travel trade show, set for Sept. 14–18 at Moon Palace Jamaica in Ocho Rios under “Jamaica Reimagined,” with the relocation tied to Hurricane Melissa’s impact and a push that nearly 80% of hotel rooms should be back online by JAPEX. Public Safety: Jamaicans are being urged to exercise extreme caution with online job offers after a World Day Against Trafficking town hall warned scammers use social media and fake recruiters to lure victims into human trafficking. Health: CARPHA opened a new regional reference referral lab in Kingston to strengthen the Caribbean’s ability to track and test antimicrobial resistance, improve clinical decisions, and cut reliance on overseas testing. Business & Investment: Industry Minister Delano Seiveright told Jamaican entrepreneurs to look beyond apartments and houses, urging more innovative, experience-based businesses that can tap Jamaica’s economic potential. Crime: In St Andrew, police say a man was shot dead and an illegal 9mm pistol seized during an alleged shootout in Olympic Gardens; reports say he was a person of interest linked to a planned gun attack. STEM Education: The SRC’s Summer Attachment Programme is expanding practical STEM training beyond urban areas, with rural teachers making up 83% of the 240 participants.
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