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Tourism bill is step in the right direction
The Gleaner
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July 7, 2025
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing in response to the article ‘Airbnb jitters’ published on July 3 where Opposition Leader Mark Golding raised concerns on the proposed Tourism Sector Regulation Bill. We respectfully acknowledge and appreciate his...
Sheikh Tejan Nyang Champions Stronger Afro-Caribbean Ties Through Tourism at CARICOM Forum
The Voice Gambia
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July 10, 2025
By: Yunus S. Saliu Sheikh A. TejanNyang, renowned tourism consultant and Head of the Institute of Travel and Tourism of The Gambia (ITTOG) delivered a compelling presentation at the 49th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting – Tourism Forum,...
Executive used nonprofit agency credit card on Jamaica, Myrtle Beach trips, Amazon, warrant says
WYFF 4 - South Carolina
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July 10, 2025
Former Kershaw County First Steps exec accused of embezzling for trips, Amazon buys IN TIME FOR NEWS TO GO, WE HAVE A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES, YOUR TRAFFIC AND YOUR WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR. WE START WITH OUR PHOENIX LIVE...
Jamaica To Launch Regularisation Process for Undocumented Dominican Nationals
Nevis Pages
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July 7, 2025
Source: CNW In a landmark move hailed as a humanitarian and diplomatic triumph, the Government of Jamaica has agreed to initiate a regularisation process for Dominican citizens living in the country without legal immigration status. The...
Hamilton Beach cleanup, 7/19
Queens Chronicle - New York
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If you’re looking to enjoy the outdoors and bond with your community while making a difference, roll up your sleeves and head to the Hamilton Beach Park Shoreline Cleanup on July 19, a partnership between the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy...
Trump is throwing a wrench in group travel this summer
Business Insider
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One of my best friends keeps joking that if he comes to the United States he's going to be killed. It's a joke in that he knows he's not actually going to die. But it's also a little serious in the sense that he's worried about coming into the...
Unemployment Rate Falls to Record Low 3.3%
Nationwide 90FM
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July 15, 2025
Jamaica’s unemployment rate has fallen to a new record low of 3.3 percent. That’s according to data from the Statistical Institute of Jamaica, STATIN, in its latest findings from the April 2025 Labour Force Survey. The new low unemployment rate is...
"I stood on that same street with my head held high"- Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce opens up about receiving major honor in Jamaica
Sportskeeda
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July 10, 2025
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce expressed her thoughts about receiving a major honor in Jamaica in 2025 for her outstanding pursuits as an athlete. The road in which the Jamaican athlete grew up was renamed from Ashoka Road to Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce...
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...
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...
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...
Lucea gets multi-purpose court, thanks to Spruce-up Jamaica
The Gleaner
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July 10, 2025
WESTERN BUREAU: Residents of Malcolm Heights, Seaview Drive and Central in Lucea, Hanover, now have a new reason to strive for sporting excellence as the newly improved Lords playing field and multi-purpose court was officially reopened on...
DESPICABLE: JFK Airport Forced to Issue Travel Warning Amid Antisemitic Protests
PJ Media - Virginia
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July 9, 2025
How long will officials allow antisemitic protesters to take over streets, schools, and businesses before enough is enough? Today's example is a protest at New York's JFK Airport, where officials issued the following travel warning: Due to the...
China extends visa-free entry to 74 countries to draw tourists
The Gleaner
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July 9, 2025
Foreign tourists are trickling back to China after the country loosened its visa policy to unprecedented levels. Citizens from 74 countries can now enter China for up to 30 days without a visa, a big jump from previous regulations. The government...
ICC Test Rankings: England Star Joe Root Dethrones Compatriot Harry Brook to Reclaim Top Spot
Asianet Newsable
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July 16, 2025
Joe Root reclaimed the No.1 spot in the ICC Men's Test Batting Rankings after England's win over India. Steve Smith moved to No.4, while Scott Boland jumped to No.6 in the bowling rankings following his six-wicket haul against the West Indies. Joe...
CTO launches new initiative for Caribbean tourism
The Gleaner
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July 9, 2025
The Caribbean Tourism Organization, CTO, has unveiled a three-year roadmap to transform the region’s tourism sector, launching its Reimagine Plan 2025-2027 in New York. CTO Secretary General Dona Regis-Prosper said that the plan outlines a...
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...
Brooklyn artist paints towering mural to Queens at new affordable housing site
QNS - New York
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July 16, 2025
A Brooklyn-based artist has created a vibrant mural for an affordable housing residence near JFK Airport. Muralist Danielle Mastrion painted a massive 13-story mural flanking the front-facing sides of the soon-to-open Baisely Pond Park Residences,...
Janice Clarke turns dream into reality with Jamaican eatery in downtown Louisville
WHAS 11 - Kentucky
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July 9, 2025
Clarke fulfills her dream by opening Elliment Restaurant in Louisville, bringing Jamaican vibes and cuisine to life. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — “One Love! One Heart! Let's get together and feel all right.” Those are not just the lyrics from Bob Marley’s...
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...