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Jamaica tourism sector set for growth in 2025, says Minister Bartlett
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 30, 2025
Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica’s tourism industry is on track for continued growth in 2025, driven by a drop in crime and a more favorable U.S. travel advisory. “Jamaica’s tourism industry remains on a strong trajectory. The...
Jamaica Rose Hall Casino Strip Forthcoming With Montego Bay Resort Developments
Casino.org
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June 30, 2025
Posted on: June 30, 2025, 10:23h. Last updated on: June 30, 2025, 10:53h. Jamaica continues to attract resort development Jamaica’s version of the Las Vegas Strip is under development in Montego Bay Montego Bay’s Rose Hall corridor is a popular...
Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett congratulates new JHTA President, Chris Jarrett
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 30, 2025
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Edmund Bartlett, has extended congratulations to Chris Jarrett on his recent election as President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), reaffirming the Ministry’s commitment to working...
Rose Hall envisioned as model tourism innovation township
Jamaica Observer
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June 30, 2025
Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett. MONTEGO BAY, St James — Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett says there are plans to enhance the tourism make-up of Rose Hall in St James, as greater investments continue to shape that space. Speaking to...
Jon Bon Jovi refusing to sell beachfront property to myserious buyer
LBC
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30 June 2025, 16:20 25th Latin GRAMMY Awards - Show. Picture: Getty A rockstar is reportedly refusing to sell his Florida beachfront home as a mysterious buyer purchases neighbouring properties. Listen to this article Jon Bon Jovi is remaining...
The 6 Most Underrated Caribbean Beach Towns You Need to Visit
Matador Network
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Most travelers land here with the same idea: find a stretch of sand, park up at a beach club, order something cold, and leave winter behind for a week. And while there’s nothing wrong with that, the beaches in the brochures tend to be crowded,...
Four countries Americans can fly to without needing a passport – and popular vacation choice where no visa is needed
The U.S. Sun
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June 30, 2025
FORGET waiting around for your passport to arrive, you can still travel off the mainland US without one. Several destinations welcome US citizens with just a government-issued photo ID and a certified birth certificate. 4 American Samoa allows...
Jamaica Is Getting a Casino Zone with $4B in Investment Locked In
Gambling News - New York
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June 30, 2025
Jamaica is looking to revamp Rose Hall into its official casino zone, which is set to come with certain benefits, argues tourism minister Edmund Bartlett. Jamaica’s Casino Zone to Generate Significant Initial Windfall in Investments Speaking at...
How do you get out of a travel club? Try this trick
Elliott Advocacy
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June 30, 2025
Case Summary In this case After attending a high-pressure sales presentation in Jamaica, Devyn Gemmell signs up for a $6,135 travel club membership he immediately regrets. He says the company plied him with drinks and wouldn’t let him leave the...
Jamaican tennis umpire Casserly hits milestone at US tournament
The Gleaner
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June 30, 2025
MANCHESTER, USA (CMC): Jamaican International Tennis Federation (ITF) White Badge umpire Simon Casserly celebrated a major career achievement recently, officiating his 500th professional match at the UTR Manchester Women’s event held at the Magic...
Jamaican umpire Simon Casserly hits milestone at Manchester Tournament
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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MANCHESTER – Jamaican ITF White Badge Umpire Simon Casserly celebrated a major career achievement recently, officiating his 500th professional match at the UTR Manchester Women’s event held at the Magic Lincer Tennis...
Parts of England will be hotter than Barbados, Jamaica, and Mexico... and it's going to be 35C tomorrow
Radio X
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30 June 2025, 10:13 | Updated: 30 June 2025, 12:07 The temperature will reach highs of 34C in parts of England, making it hotter than Barbados and Jamaica. Picture: Getty Parts of England will experience temperatures hotter than holiday spots in...
Tourism Minister Lauds JHTA
Jamaica Information Service
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June 29, 2025
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has lauded the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) for its steadfast advocacy and focused leadership during times of crisis and uncertainty. Speaking at the JHTA’s 64th Annual General Meeting held...
JTB brings northeast advisers to Jamaica in immersive push to boost summer travel
The Gleaner
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June 30, 2025
WESTERN BUREAU: In a bold move to deepen ties with its top United States (US) market, the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has welcomed 74 travel advisers from the US for an on-island immersion and trade show experience at Princess Grand Jamaica in...
MGM Muthu Hotels coming to Jamaica
The Gleaner
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June 30, 2025
WESTERN BUREAU: Global hotel group MGM Muthu Hotels is set to make its Jamaican début with the official opening of Grand Muthu Club Caribbean Runaway Bay on August 1, taking over the site currently operated by Decameron Club Caribbean, Ramada All...
Tourism Sector On Track For Growth In 2025
Jamaica Information Service
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June 29, 2025
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the tourism sector is poised for growth in 2025. “Jamaica’s tourism industry remains on a strong trajectory. The outlook for 2025 is highly optimistic, bolstered by significant reductions in crime and...
England weather forecasts promise 34C Monday heat blast 'hotter than Jamaica'
Bristol Post
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June 30, 2025
William Morgan Reporter and Ted Hennessey PA 04:12, 30 Jun 2025 Monday is poised to be one of the hottest June days on record, with temperatures soaring to 34C, providing tennis enthusiasts a scorching start to Wimbledon. A large part of England...
Jamaica’s film industry gets boost from government funding and co-production initiative
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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June 29, 2025
A film festival has brought US, European and African producers and directors to Jamaica to explore collaborations with local film-makers, who are set to benefit from several million US dollars-worth of government investment to boost the domestic...
TPDCo Lauded for Exemplary Execution of ‘Spruce Up Pon Di Corner’ Programme
Jamaica Information Service
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June 30, 2025
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has lauded the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) for its exemplary execution of the highly successful ‘Spruce Up Pon Di Corner’ programme, which has been instrumental in revitalising communities...
England thrash Jamaica in final game before Euros
Business Ghana
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England put on an entertaining display to beat Jamaica 7-0 in a friendly as they waved farewell to home supporters before travelling to Euro 2025. Sarina Wiegman's side, who will attempt to defend their European crown in Switzerland next week,...