AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTourism Recovery: Jamaica is nearing the end of its Hurricane Melissa recovery, with 70% of affected hotel and resort rooms back in operation and the rest expected to return in early 2027; officials also point to longer-term upgrades to improve access to resorts. World Tourism Week: Jamaica launched World Travel Week Jamaica 2026 in Negril, running Oct 10–15, with global travel and hospitality platforms set to gather. Culture & Reparations: Culture Minister Olivia “Babsy” Grange says the British Museum holds about 8,000 Jamaican-origin artefacts, with 7,000 in its Americas collection, and the government is working to get them returned. Sports: The Reggae Boyz rallied for a 3-2 win over Guatemala and interim coach Rudolph Speid says the team will keep pressing as they prepare for Honduras. Justice & Rights: Lawyers are pushing to challenge Jamaica’s Firearms Act mandatory minimums, with a Court of Appeal hearing set for Oct 26. Water & Drought: The National Water Commission reports 99 of 450 water systems affected by drought, with low dam and reservoir levels adding pressure.
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