AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDrought Hits Food Prices: Market vendors say Jamaica’s dry spell is shrinking supplies and pushing up costs, with sweet peppers around $600, lettuce $1,000, pumpkins $300 and carrots $400 per pound. Tourism Recovery Update: Jamaica welcomed 2.34 million visitors through Aug. 31, earning about US$2.5 billion, though only about 70% of hotel rooms are back online after Hurricane Melissa. Government Debt Move: The Government of Jamaica is tapping international markets for a US$1B unsecured bond to support its debt management and budget goals. Education Staffing Strain: The Jamaica Association of Principals says teacher resignations are rising in Region 2 (Portland, St Mary, St Thomas), with some moving to urban jobs or overseas. Back-to-School Support: JPS says it invested about $22 million in vouchers, supplies, uniforms and grants to help schools and families prepare for the 2026–2027 school year. Violence in St James: A 13-year-old girl, Jessina Pearce, was fatally stabbed after an altercation involving two other students. Sports Spotlight: Oblique Seville and Tajay Gayle won Diamond League titles on Day 1 in Brussels, extending Jamaica’s Diamond League trophy streak.
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