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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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Jamaica Tourist Board welcomes American Airlines and NGO for community outreach
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 26, 2025
Jamaica Tourist Board welcomed American Airlines to Montego Bay this week in efforts to restore two sports fields at the local St. James High School. In collaboration with nonprofit Glasswing International, more than 40 American Airlines team...
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...
Jamaica has so much to offer – sponsored by the Jamaica Tourist Board
WCNC - North Carolina
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June 26, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Sponsored by: The products and services featured appear as paid advertising. The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is celebrating a monumental milestone: 70 years of welcoming the world to its sun-soaked shores, vibrant culture, and...
Jamaican woman climbs Mount Kilimanjaro for 50th birthday
The Gleaner
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July 5, 2025
When Rotendo Mukulu decided a year and half ago that she was going to climb to the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa, to celebrate her 50th birthday, she had never even hiked before. Nonetheless, the immigration adviser believed...
Jamaica to launch regularization process for Dominicans with irregular immigration status
Dominican Today
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Jamaica.- The Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Jamaica has announced a major diplomatic breakthrough: the Jamaican government has agreed to launch a regularization process for Dominican citizens living in the country without legal immigration...
Jamaica to initiate early talks on extension of Sangster Airport concession
The Gleaner
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July 4, 2025
The Jamaican government will be giving early consideration to extending the concession agreement under which the Sangster Airport is managed. The concession, lasting 30 years, is due to expire by 2034. The Montego Bay-based airport is operated by...
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...
Jamaica Celebrates 70 Years of Tourism with Exclusive Summer Travel Deals
WSFL-TV - Florida
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July 3, 2025
Disclaimer: This Inside South Florida segment is sponsored by Jamaica Tourist Board. All opinions and views are of the advertiser and does not reflect the same of WSFL-TV. As the Jamaica Tourist Board celebrates its 70th anniversary, travelers are...