AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoManufacturing Shift: Sherwin-Williams has ended paint manufacturing at its White Marl plant in St Catherine, moving production overseas while keeping the distribution centre running. Counterfeit Crackdown: Police seized over US$75m in cash and thousands of fake brand items, charging wholesale owners in Kingston with criminal property, trademark offences and misleading the public. Transport Expansion: Knutsford Express is pushing ahead with a Morant Bay location and the MVL Centreplace project in Mandeville as it works to recover after Hurricane Melissa hit profits. Tourism & Trade: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett launched JAPEX 2026, set for Sept 14–18 in Ocho Rios under “Jamaica Reimagined,” with most hotel rooms expected back in operation. Public Health: CARPHA opened a new regional antimicrobial resistance reference lab in Kingston to strengthen testing, surveillance and reduce reliance on overseas labs. Jobs Safety Warning: Jamaicans are urged to be cautious with online job offers, as scammers increasingly use social media to lure victims into trafficking. STEM for Rural Teachers: SRC’s Summer Attachment Programme saw 240 educators trained, with 83% from rural schools.
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