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Caricom and tourism
Trinidad Express
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THE Gleaner noted the disappointment of Jamaica’s tourism minister, Ed Bartlett, that the industry appears not to have been central to the discussion of Caribbean Community (Caricom) heads of government at their conference in Jamaica earlier this...
Team Jamaica Bickle Founder To Be Honored With Visionary Award
South Florida Caribbean News
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July 22, 2025
Jamaican-born immigrant advocate, Irwine Clare, Sr. OD, the esteemed founder of Team Jamaica Bickle NEW YORK – Jamaican-born immigrant advocate, Irwine Clare, Sr. OD, the esteemed founder of Team Jamaica Bickle, is set to be honored with the...
Jamaica’s Historic Port Royal Is Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Caribbean Journal
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July 16, 2025
It was once the most important English port in the Western Hemisphere—a hub of colonial power, regional trade, and piracy. Then in 1692, an earthquake sent half of it beneath the sea. Now, more than three centuries later, Port Royal, Jamaica has...
Jamaican artist sets up studio at Cold Hollow Sculpture Park, gives talk this Saturday
Saint Albans Messenger - Vermont
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ENOSBURGH — Used to the insistent clamor of city life, Garfield Morgan was fascinated on Tuesday by the quiet hum of a big green tractor plowing the fields. “It’s a real joy to wake up every morning and see this,” he said, seated on the small deck...
Jamaicans encouraged to participate in International Coastal Cleanup Day 2025
Jamaica Observer
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July 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans are being encouraged by the Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) to volunteer in efforts to clean up the country’s beaches and waterways for International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) Day on September 20, 2025. “In Jamaica, ICC...
Tourism to Benefit from More Flights by American Airlines in Winter Season
Jamaica Information Service
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July 14, 2025
Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Senator the Hon. Delano Seiveright, says that expansion of American Airlines’ flight services to Jamaica is expected to result in a big boost for the upcoming winter tourist season. Starting December...
Leading Jamaican clothing brand launches ‘Legacy Continues’ collection
Jamaica Observer
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July 21, 2025
Jamaican-born film-maker, director and founder of clothing brand Jamroc Dept, Fernando Edwards, has released a new collection dubbed ‘Legacy Continues.’ Jamroc Dept is ranked online as one of the pre-eminent Jamaican clothing brands. The clothing...
The Fusion project: Bridging the gap between the UK diaspora and Jamaica
The Gleaner
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July 22, 2025
The allure of visiting Jamaica has stayed with me ever since my first visit in 2017. The place I call “home”, the land of my parental and maternal grandparents, holds a cherished memory in my heart. Through my studies and work with The Weekly...
Jamaica becomes latest CARICOM country to join Afreximbank
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 14, 2025
Jamaica has officially acceded to the Establishment Agreement of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), becoming the 13th Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member State to join the African multilateral financial institution. - Advertisement -...
Jamaica Ranked in Expedia’s Inagural Island Hot List
South Florida Caribbean News
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July 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Today, Expedia® released their first-ever 2025 Island Hot List, ranking Jamaica among the top 10 global islands for travelers in 2025. The inaugural Expedia Island Hot List is based on a comprehensive analysis of factors...
Analysis delves into digital trust barrier facing Jamaica’s national ID
Biometric Update
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July 21, 2025
Jamaica has been discussing the introduction of identity cards since the 1970s, but has made limited progress. The main culprit behind this is the lack of public trust in the project and the government’s failure to bridge that gap, according to a...
$42 million road upgrade to boost Negril’s role in tourism
Jamaica Observer
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July 21, 2025
NEGRIL, Jamaica; July 18, 2025: Senator the Hon. Delano Seiveright (4th from left), Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, cuts the ribbon to officially open Phase One of the West End Road Rehabilitation Project in Negril. Sharing in the...
Digital Technology Driving Jamaica’s Tourism Growth
South Florida Caribbean News
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July 21, 2025
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right) gets a warm greeting from Chief Executive Officer of Digicel Jamaica, Stephen Murad. Digicel’s Director of Government and Corporate Relations, and Chairman of the Digicel Foundation, Joy Clarke....
Jamaican-American Attorney Chioma Deere named ‘Woman of Impact’ by ICABA
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 14, 2025
Jamaican-American attorney Chioma Deere, a Trusts & Estates lawyer at Schwartz Sladkus Reich Greenberg Atlas (SSRGA), was recognized at the 6th Annual International Career and Business Alliance (ICABA) Salutes Women of Impact event held on June...
Jamaica earns US$2.4 billion in 2025 tourism revenue
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 13, 2025
Jamaica has recorded approximately 2.3 million visitors since the start of 2025, generating US$2.4 billion in earnings from the tourism sector. - Advertisement - The update was delivered by Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, during the...
Team Jamaica Bickle Founder To Be Honored With Visionary Award At NBA’s Star’s Jalen Brunson’s Charity Gala
News Americas Now
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July 21, 2025
NEWS AMERICAS, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. July 21, 2025: Jamaican-born immigrant advocate, Irwine Clare, Sr. OD, the esteemed founder of Team Jamaica Bickle, is set to be honored with the prestigious Visionary Award at NBA star Jalen Brunson’s 3rd Annual...
Ming Lee Simmons Dazzled in a Luxe Seashell-Embellished Teal Bikini in Jamaica
Sports Illustrated - New York
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July 21, 2025
Ming Lee Simmons brought high-fashion elegance to the beaches of Jamaica in her SI Swimsuit rookie shoot—and one of her most luxurious looks came courtesy of Italian label Seashell. The model stunned in the brand’s Colette Balconette Bikini Top...
Minister calls for capacity-building in some sectors to support tourism
Jamaica Observer
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July 21, 2025
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the handover ceremony for a new vehicle donated to the Pedro Plains Police Station in St. Elizabeth, by the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), on July 16. (JIS Photo) July 21, 2025...
Six killed, 47 hurt as bus crashes on Dominican beach outing
Jamaica Observer
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July 21, 2025
Generated image July 21, 2025 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (AFP)-Six people on a beach excursion in the Dominican Republic died and 47 were injured when their bus lost its brakes and crashed overnight, civil defense authorities said Monday....
JHTA Hails ‘Best Sumfest in Years’ for Tourism Industry
Nationwide 90FM
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July 21, 2025
‘It may have been the best Reggae Sumfest in years’ for the tourism industry. That’s the word from president of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, JHTA, Christopher Jarrett who reported high occupancy numbers. The music festival was staged...