AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours ago5G Rollout: Flow officially switched on Jamaica’s first 5G mobile network, reaching about 70% of customers/population, with access depending on compatible phones/SIMs and coverage expanding beyond Kingston, Portmore, Spanish Town and the North Coast. Digital Access & Work: Parliament heard that Jamaica still lacks the tech and organisational readiness for large-scale remote work, with paper-based systems, uneven digital readiness and cybersecurity concerns holding it back. Cybersecurity Law Push: Opposition is calling for a dedicated cybersecurity act after a reported National Health Fund incident, arguing the government’s 2027 timeline is too slow. Water Upgrades: NWC commissioned a $123.8m Greater Mandeville pipeline project and broke ground on a $148m Santa Cruz by-pass mains replacement, both aimed at cutting losses and improving reliability. Local Tech for Industry: Caribbean Flavours and Fragrances is helping manufacturers cut sugar under the new tax regime using ingredient tech to keep taste. Ecosystem Training: CARPHA trained regional staff on safe transport of infectious substances via an IATA workshop. E-commerce Growth: 7Krave launched Krave Deals to bring faster, cheaper online shopping to Jamaica. Hurricane Watch: NOAA and CSU updated forecasts point to a below-average Atlantic season, but officials stress “it only takes one.”
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