The island’s economic growth over the last decade has improved its ability to respond to shocks, says Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. “Jamaica has changed quite a bit in the last decade to the point where we are able to withstand some shocks. It’s not every shock that we will be able to withstand, but if we continue...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness has informed that the government is looking to redevelop the town of Ocho Rios in St. Ann, to accommodate its rapid growth. “In terms of the size of the investment we are looking to make, it’s in the billions of dollars. So, it is a huge investment, and the reason for that is...

Hosanna Preparatory School in St. James and Mount Airy Primary School in Westmoreland will contest the final of the fifth Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) Tourism Quiz, slated for Monday, June 24. The match will be aired on Television Jamaica (TVJ), beginning 6:00 p.m. Coordinator for Corporate Communications and Community Awareness at TPDCo, Marline Stephenson Dalley, told JIS News that...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has welcomed the opening of the Poko Loko floating bar in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, noting that the new attraction has the potential to redefine the tourism landscape in the resort town. The facility, which represents an investment of US$1million by its operators, spans 6,000 square feet and is designed to offer an unparalleled...

Artificial Intelligence (AI), the latest global phenomenon, was a major focus at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Caribbean Week in New York, where a Ministerial forum looked at leveraging AI for tourism development. During the discussions, Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett highlighted that this technology will be the new frontier for Caribbean tourism and must be harnessed properly to...

LATAM Airlines Perú and destination Jamaica are pleased to announce the restart of the Lima - Montego Bay route, subject to government approval, a direct operation set to begin on December 1, 2024. This direct flight to Montego Bay, located in northwest Jamaica, will last just under 5 hours and will be operated with Airbus A319/A320 aircraft. It is projected...

Residents of Watt Town in St. Ann are benefiting from the establishment a $30-million multipurpose facility that provides information technology, postal and bill payment services, and space for community activities. The building, which was officially opened on Friday (June 14), involves collaboration among the Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo), Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI) and Universal Service Fund (USF). It...