AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoConnectivity Resilience: Jamaica’s Universal Service Fund is rolling out solar-powered Wi‑Fi hotspots with battery storage so community internet stays up during grid failures after Hurricane Melissa. Nuclear & Agriculture Tech: UWI’s ICENS says its gamma irradiator work could help Jamaican farmers extend shelf life and meet export requirements, while crop mutagenesis research aims to build more resilient varieties. Payments Expansion: Kenyan fintech WapiPay and Jamaica’s JN Money sign a deal to expand Africa–Jamaica transfers, with JN Money as the exclusive local payout partner and rollout targeted for December 2026. Tourism Innovation (Tech + Business): TEF’s Tourism Innovation Incubator welcomes a third cohort of 15 entrepreneurs, pushing digital-first solutions for how Gen Z searches, communicates and transacts. Mobile-First Media: The LAB lands a MANSA distribution deal for a 34-episode Jamaican vertical drama built for smartphone viewing. Infrastructure & Safety: Jamaica’s Montego Bay Perimeter Road bypass is ~90% complete, while a fatal construction accident has triggered a worker safety review.
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