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Junior golfers off on international travels
The Royal Gazette
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July 9, 2025
Created: Jul 09, 2025 11:00 AM Fletcher Logie, left, Cole Graham and Lachlan Soutter are heading to Pinehurst A number of Bermuda’s promising golfers will get a taste of international competition in the coming few weeks. AOliver Betschart and...
Bartlett pushes back at criticism of Jamaica Tourist Board Bill
Radio Jamaica
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July 4, 2025
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has pushed back at criticisms of the proposed Jamaica Tourist Board Bill 2025. He insists the legislation does not impose new taxes, nor unfairly target Airbnb and other short-term rental operators. Mr. Bartlett...
Statement on tourism accomodation regulation under the new Jamaica Tourist Board Act
Travel Daily News
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July 4, 2025
Jamaica’s new Tourism Bill aims to modernize regulations, ensure accommodation standards, and support sustainable sector growth without imposing new taxes. KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The Jamaican Minister of Tourism notes the concerns raised regarding...
TUI adds flights to two major holiday hotspots and bookings have already opened
The Mirror
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July 9, 2025
Bookings have opened for TUI's latest holiday destinations. The German package giant has announced it will be adding capacity to locations in the Canary Islands and Egypt, as demand for sizzling getaways continues to be strong—despite the roasting...
This Jamaican American Basketball Star Could Be the #1 Pick in the 2026 NBA Draft
Jamaicans.com
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July 8, 2025
AJ Dybantsa, a talented 18-year-old from Brockton, Massachusetts, is turning heads across the basketball world—and now, Jamaica is paying close attention. With deep Jamaican roots through his mother, Chelsea, Dybantsa is not only the top high...
Jamaican Producer Launches First Creative Compound of its Kind – The Complex
South Florida Caribbean News
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July 6, 2025
The Complex (concept image) Kingston, Jamaica – Despite being featured in global blockbusters like “James Bond: No Time to Die”, “How Stella Got Her Groove Back”, “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl”, and many more, Jamaica...
Telling tourists to go home has a history
Canberra CityNews
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July 8, 2025
Anti-tourism protests are not new. They happened in ancient Rome, 19th-century England and after World War II, writes FREYA HIGGINS-DESBIOLLES. This hot European summer, anti-tourism protests have made headlines, from Barcelona to Venice, Mallorca...
Travel: Journey through Cornwall's iconic literary sites
Mint
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July 6, 2025
Born in 1907, Daphne and her two sisters had a privileged childhood, growing up at the family home, Cannon Hall in Hampstead, but the family often trooped to Cornwall for holidays. “The family started looking for a second home and zeroed in on...
House of Representatives Commences Debate on Jamaica Tourist Board Bill
Jamaica Information Service
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July 2, 2025
The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (July 1), commenced debate on the Jamaica Tourist Board Bill, 2025. The legislation repeals and replaces the existing Tourist Board Act, which has governed Jamaica’s tourism sector since its enactment in...
Palm Beach Jamaica Independence Festival returns August 2
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 8, 2025
A vibrant celebration of Jamaican culture is coming to Palm Beach County as the Palm Beach Jamaica Independence Festival returns on Saturday, August 2, promising a full day of entertainment, food, and family-friendly activities at John Prince Park...
Foreigners unaware of Jamaica’s work rule
The Gleaner
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July 8, 2025
Immigration attorney Nadine Atkinson-Flowers says people have contacted her office under the mistaken belief that they can work in Jamaica without a permit. She explained that like most countries, Jamaica requires proper authorisation to work, and...
DOT launches Hillside Avenue redesign, reducing travel lanes and expanding bus access
QNS - New York
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July 8, 2025
NYC DOT begins Hillside Avenue bus lane construction to improve service for 215,000 riders. Via Google Maps The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) has begun construction on a major redesign of Hillside Avenue, a project aimed at...
Jamaica’s airports set for major expansion amid rising travel demand
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 5, 2025
Jamaica’s airport network is in for a major upgrade, with more than US$500 million in proposed investments aimed at expanding capacity, enhancing safety, and meeting the country’s growing demand for air travel. Minister of Science, Energy,...
Immigration attorney urges Jamaican government to seek dialogue with US on visa fee increase
Radio Jamaica
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July 8, 2025
By Prince Moore Winston Tucker, a New York based Jamaican Immigration attorney, believes the Jamaican government should have discussions with the United States about the significant increase in US visa application fees. His comment follows news...
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 to launch regularization process for undocumented Dominican nationals
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 5, 2025
In a landmark move hailed as a humanitarian and diplomatic triumph, the Government of Jamaica has agreed to initiate a regularization process for Dominican citizens living in the country without legal immigration status. The announcement, made by...
Anti-tourism protests are not new. They happened in ancient Rome, 19th-century England and after World War II
The Conversation
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July 8, 2025
This hot European summer, anti-tourism protests have made headlines, from Barcelona to Venice, Mallorca and the Canary Islands. The unrest is not confined to Europe, though. In Mexico City on Friday, peaceful protests against overtourism and...
Jamaica making its mark in attracting high-end tourists
The Gleaner
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July 5, 2025
THE EDITOR, Madam: I just can’t contain myself with the news that MGM Muthu Hotels is coming to Jamaica with the official opening of Grand Muthu Club Caribbean in Runaway Bay on August 1. The Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett recently announced the...
Responsible Governance Key to Safeguarding Jamaica’s Future – PM Holness
Jamaica Information Service
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July 7, 2025
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has underscored the vital role of responsible governance in safeguarding Jamaica’s future and advancing national development. Speaking during the launch and groundbreaking ceremony for the US$425...
Bahamasair and Jamaica Tourist Board Celebrate Tourism Synergy
Bahamas Local
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Two of the Caribbean’s most iconic tourism powerhouses, The Bahamas and Jamaica, recently came together for a high-impact Sales Blitz designed to deepen regional ties and redefine intra-Caribbean travel. The multi-day Sales Blitz brought together...