Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
$42 million road upgrade to boost Negril’s role in tourism
Jamaica Observer
·
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...
Jamaican-American Attorney Chioma Deere named ‘Woman of Impact’ by ICABA
Caribbean National Weekly
·
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
·
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...
Digital Technology Driving Jamaica’s Tourism Growth
South Florida Caribbean News
·
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....
Team Jamaica Bickle Founder To Be Honored With Visionary Award At NBA’s Star’s Jalen Brunson’s Charity Gala
News Americas Now
·
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
·
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...
Titles fraud, land grabs unsettling RAJ
Jamaica Observer
·
August 3, 2025
A time-consuming legal matter is having restrictive covenants modified. THE Realtors Association of Jamaica (RAJ) has given notice that it will be stepping up its push for legal reform in a number of areas that impact the country’s real estate...
Minister calls for capacity-building in some sectors to support tourism
Jamaica Observer
·
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
·
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
·
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...
Golding commits to washing away beach access blues
The Gleaner
·
July 21, 2025
Western Bureau: Disgruntled Jamaicans are being promised that their long-standing complaint that they are being denied access to beaches - especially those that form parts of hotels and other private properties - will be a thing of the past if the...
Editorial | CARICOM and tourism
The Gleaner
·
July 21, 2025
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...
Letter of the Day | Exercise caution in regulating informal tourism sector
The Gleaner
·
July 21, 2025
THE EDITOR, Madam: As the Government of Jamaica is considering registering short-term rentals such as Airbnb, special care must be taken – particularly when it comes to smaller operators hosting fewer than 20 guests. While regulation can serve a...
At Sandals South Coast, Discovering a Different Side of Jamaica
Caribbean Journal
·
July 20, 2025
There’s a different rhythm here. A deeper green in the hills. A richer blue in the sea. A feeling that’s unmistakably, beautifully South Coast Jamaica. Start your day with a cup of Blue Mountain coffee. Bite into jerk chicken satay at Eleanor’s....
Tamarac Commissioner Marlon Bolton Marketing the City in Jamaica
South Florida Caribbean News
·
July 20, 2025
Tamarac Commissioner Marlon Bolton in Jamaica TAMARAC – Commissioner Marlon Bolton from Tamarac is on a three-day trip to Jamaica. He is promoting tourism in Tamarac through media events.. He emphasized, “Tamarac provides a distinctive mix of...
Economic impact of music festival expected to be felt across Jamaica’s north coast
The Gleaner
·
July 19, 2025
Western Bureau: The 2025 staging of Reggae Sumfest is being hailed as a major economic driver for western Jamaica, generating millions of US dollars for Montego Bay in St James and its surrounding communities. “The turnout for Sumfest this year is...
Jamaica Joins Afreximbank, Securing US$1.5Bn for CARICOM Growth
News Ghana
·
July 12, 2025
Jamaica has formally acceded to the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), becoming the 13th CARICOM member to join the institution. The agreement, signed during the 49th CARICOM Heads of Government meeting, unlocks $1.5 billion in financing...
Carnival Cruise Line Drink Menu and Prices (2025)
Cruise
·
If you’re looking for drink prices to plan for your upcoming Carnival cruise, you’ve come to the right place. Consider this your complete guide for what you can expect to spend on cocktails, wine, beer, liquor, and more during your cruise. You can...
Road safety in focus as Republic Beach coordinates 2025 party series with JAA
Jamaica Observer
·
July 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Republic Beach Club and Fete Republic Jamaica have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Jamaica Automobile Association (JAA) to strengthen road safety and streamline transportation ahead of its 2025 event series....
I've solo-travelled to over 30 countries but there's one place I'd NEVER return to alone
Daily Mail
·
July 19, 2025
A lone female traveller who says she loves exploring the world solo has revealed the one place that she felt 'genuinely unsafe and uncomfortable'. Posting on Reddit, the woman in her thirties said she had followed a recommendation to visit the...