AGP Executive Report
Last update: 25 minutes agoMonetary Policy Watch: Bank of Jamaica’s new governor Dr Brian Langrin kept the policy rate at 5.5% but warned inflation risks are tilted upward, with second-round effects starting to show in services and processed foods. Education & Skills: Jamaica reported strong 2026 CXC results despite Hurricane Melissa, with gains in mathematics and English A, while a CHASE Fund project finished $15m perimeter fencing at 10 early childhood institutions to meet safety standards. Campus Security: UWI Mona security manager Marlon Nesbeth says the university will expand surveillance, including license plate recognition, and restructure campus policing with a major staffing increase. Youth Opportunities: Sagicor Foundation Jamaica rolled out $27.8m in scholarships, grants and awards for the 2026-27 year, and CHASE/other initiatives push training and safer learning environments. Tourism Innovation: TEF and UTech Jamaica signed on to support the Tourism Innovation Incubator under “Tourism 3.0,” aiming to train more people and back entrepreneurs. Regional Tech/Finance: A CARICOM Stock Market AI game is being developed to help people across the region learn investing through a simulation ahead of deeper market integration.
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