Jamaica will place artificial intelligence and digital transformation at the centre of Tourism Awareness Week 2026. The week will run from September 27 to October 3 under the theme, “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism.” The theme reflects the global focus for World Tourism Day, which takes place on September 27. Jamaica’s Ministry […]
Jamaica and the United States have finalized operating procedures for an agreement involving third-country nationals transferred from the US. Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister Senator Kamina Johnson Smith announced the development during a post-Cabinet briefing. She said the procedures establish safeguards and limits under the memorandum of understanding signed by both countries earlier this […]
Jamaica Tourism Pension Scheme Gains Global Attention Jamaica’s Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme is gaining international attention. UN Tourism officials have described the programme as a model that other countries could replicate. Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett shared the update during the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) media breakfast in Ocho Rios. He spoke about the development following […]
Jamaica is helping drive strong performance in Cemex’s South, Central America, and Caribbean division, which recorded US$66 million in operating EBITDA during the second quarter. That represents a 34 per cent increase compared with the same period last year. The division also reported US$307 million in sales for the quarter, a 7 per cent increase […]
Jamaica recorded 83 road deaths in 75 fatal crashes during the second quarter of 2026. The figures cover the period from April to June. The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) released the latest statistics on Thursday. The new report shows some improvement over last year. Road deaths fell by 12 per cent compared with the same […]
Jamaican police have arrested a man wanted in connection with the 2024 murder of his British-Jamaican wife. The suspect, 39-year-old Angrea Morrison, also known as ‘Bredda-Bredda,’ ‘Ninjaman,’ and ‘Badness,’ faces charges for the killing. Meanwhile, police named Morrison and his brother Kemar as persons of interest. However, Kemar remains at large. Morrison works as a […]
Jamaica is strengthening its position in global cruise tourism as new ports reshape coastal travel worldwide. Jamaica now joins the United States, Antigua and Barbuda, China, and Kenya in expanding cruise infrastructure. As a result, coastal and nautical tourism continues to gain momentum in 2025. Across the globe, governments and port authorities are investing heavily […]
Jamaica is seeing a strong rebound in tourism after Hurricane Melissa caused widespread damage across the island. Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett provided the latest visitor figures during a staff appreciation breakfast at Sangster International Airport in St. James. He said the country has received 180,000 stopover visitors and 114,000 cruise passengers. Altogether, nearly 300,000 visitors […]
Leptospirosis is now officially spreading in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa, and health officials are on high alert. The Ministry of Health confirmed the outbreak after noticing a sharp rise in cases across several parishes. So far, six suspected deaths have been linked to the disease, and the numbers continue to climb. Health Minister Dr. Christopher […]
The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) is sending a team to Jamaica to help with hurricane recovery. This team will focus on restoring electricity, which is essential for daily life and rebuilding efforts. Led by experienced supervisors, the team includes skilled lineworkers. They will work alongside the Jamaica Public Service to fix power lines and […]
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