AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAgriculture Blueprint: Jamaica’s Ministry of Agriculture has finished a draft 10-year National Agricultural Development Plan, built with FAO support, aiming at resilient farming, agribusiness value chains, trade efficiency, food security, and cross-cutting focus on research, agri-tech, youth, gender, and tackling praedial larceny—next week’s workshop will take it to key stakeholders. Transit Shock (US): The Long Island Rail Road went silent at 12:01 a.m. Saturday as five unions walked out after talks with the MTA collapsed over a 2-point wage gap, stranding nearly 300,000 commuters and setting up major weekend disruption. Caribbean Cricket Build-Up: Cricket West Indies launched a high-performance ODI camp in Antigua (May 21–30) as West Indies begin their Sri Lanka series prep under Daren Sammy’s white-ball push. Tourism Tech: CHTA’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace is now available as a virtual digital twin, turning a four-day event into an always-on showcase. IP & Innovation: Jamaica will host WIPO Director General Daren Tang for five days starting May 16, spotlighting stronger IP protection and innovation-led growth.
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