AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRenewables Funding: IRENA opened a proposal call for renewable energy projects across Central America and the Caribbean, including Jamaica—covering solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, bioenergy, clean transport, green hydrogen and even sargassum-linked energy, with priority for submissions before Sept 1. Drought Tech for Farmers: Jamaica boosted drought mitigation by adding J$60m, with more water trucking, storage, drip irrigation support and catchment ponds—plus a push for digital tools via RADA’s mobile app upgrades and a national agriculture monitoring system. Digital Tools for SMEs: SBAJ and Liberty Business teamed up to give eligible small businesses free access to selected digital services for six months, including websites/online stores, email, marketing tools, cloud storage and cybersecurity. AMR Lab Strengthening: CARPHA wrapped a two-week mission to assess Jamaica’s antimicrobial resistance response, focusing on surveillance, lab capacity, infection prevention, stewardship, workforce and data flow. Jamaica–Ghana Tech & Health Links: Jamaica and Ghana signed multiple agreements during President Mahama’s visit, including a healthcare worker exchange to support Jamaica’s health workforce. Local Infrastructure Upgrade: SPARK is funding a J$56m Comfort Hall to Walespond roadway rehab in St James with drainage upgrades and new asphalt. Cannabis Trade Reality Check: Jamaica’s Cannabis Licensing Authority says imports may stay paused for now, but reciprocity means foreign markets could reopen if Jamaica wants export growth.
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