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Nesta continues dancehall quest with Ride
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Nesta continues dancehall quest with Ride
January 10 04:58 PM
Guyanese singer Nesta, a many-time Calypso Queen in her country, continues the quest to make her name in dancehall music with Ride , a song produced b...
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JFB, health ministry reaffirm readiness for major earthquake
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JFB, health ministry reaffirm readiness for major earthquake
January 10 04:51 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) and the Ministry of Health and Wellness have reaffirmed their readiness to respond effectively in th...
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Venezuelan prisoners smile to hear of Maduro’s fall
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Venezuelan prisoners smile to hear of Maduro’s fall
January 10 03:44 PM
GUATIRE, Venezuela (AFP)—The prisoner's face lit up when his wife visited and told him that the man responsible for his detention was himself behind b...
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NSSC calls for student inclusion in decisions on CXC’s modified 2026 CSEC/CAPE assessments
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NSSC calls for student inclusion in decisions on CXC’s modified 2026 CSEC/CAPE assessments
January 10 03:25 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The National Secondary Students’ Council (NSSC) is urging school administrators to involve students in the decision-making process ...
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Two arrested after firearm, ammo seized in St Mary
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Two arrested after firearm, ammo seized in St Mary
January 10 02:58 PM
ST MARY, Jamaica—A man and a woman are now in custody following the seizure of a firearm in Spicy Grove, Oracabessa in St Mary, on Saturday, January 1...
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Semenyo scores on Man City debut in 10-goal rout of Exeter
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Semenyo scores on Man City debut in 10-goal rout of Exeter
January 10 01:40 PM
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom -- Antoine Semenyo scored on his Manchester City debut as the Ghana forward's new side crushed Exeter 10-1 in the FA Cup th...
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CXC develops new literacy and numeracy standards aimed at improving performance in key subjects
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CXC develops new literacy and numeracy standards aimed at improving performance in key subjects
January 10 01:30 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has developed new numeracy and literacy standards as part of its efforts to improve the out...
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Female cop receiving medical treatment after being mowed down by taxi driver
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Female cop receiving medical treatment after being mowed down by taxi driver
January 10 01:23 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A policewoman is now receiving medical treatment at hospital after she was mowed down by a taxi operator on Friday afternoon at th...
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Emirates service from UAE to Montego Bay to begin April
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Emirates service from UAE to Montego Bay to begin April
March 26, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica— Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has hailed the upcoming launch of Emirates Airline's service between the United Arab Emirates (UAE...
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$16 billion allocated to tourism for 2025/2026
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$16 billion allocated to tourism for 2025/2026
March 6, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett, says the budget for the 2025/2026 financial year has increased slightly with over $16 billion all...
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Bartlett emphasises importance of community tourism
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Bartlett emphasises importance of community tourism
February 6, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett has emphasised the importance of community tourism, noting that the sector is for everyone an...
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Bartlett honoured with global excellence award
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Bartlett honoured with global excellence award
January 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett has been awarded the distinguished Premio Excelencias 2024 award, recognising his contributions ...
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WATCH: Negril hotelier predicts robust tourist season
January 24, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – Chairman of Negril Destination Assurance Council, hotelier Richard Wallace is predicting a robust tourist season for the weste...
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Bartlett to participate in 45th staging of the International Tourism Fair
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Bartlett to participate in 45th staging of the International Tourism Fair
January 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett departed the island on Monday for Madrid, Spain to attend the 45th staging of the Internationa...
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Jamaica Tourist Board debuts new brand campaign
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Jamaica Tourist Board debuts new brand campaign
January 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica, (CMC) – The Jamaica Tourist Board, in partnership with Accenture Song, has launched a new campaign, called ‘Contrasts’, designed to...
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US$4.3 billion earned from tourism industry in 2024
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US$4.3 billion earned from tourism industry in 2024
January 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Tourism is reporting that Jamaica earned US$4.3 billion from the industry in 2024, with some 4.3 million visitors....
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18 private jets in one day for Montego Bay as stars flock to Ja for holidays – Tourism Ministry
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18 private jets in one day for Montego Bay as stars flock to Ja for holidays – Tourism Ministry
December 28, 2024
With 18 private jets flying into Montego Bay last Monday alone, Jamaica continues to build on its growing allure as a high-end destination, according ...
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Visitors to Jamaica reminded to fill out online customs declaration form before arrival
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Visitors to Jamaica reminded to fill out online customs declaration form before arrival
December 17, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica (CMC) – Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has issued a reminder to visitors to fill out the online version of the Immigration/Custom ...
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Government to remove tax from gratuity for tourism workers
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Government to remove tax from gratuity for tourism workers
December 16, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has indicated the Government’s intention to remove the tax on gratuities for workers in the touri...
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Jamaica set for strong 2024/25 winter tourist season with boosted airlift and bookings
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Jamaica set for strong 2024/25 winter tourist season with boosted airlift and bookings
December 9, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The 2024/25 winter tourist season, which begins on December 15, promises to be “very good” for Jamaica, according to Tourism Minis...
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Jamaica’s tourism DJs earn global recognition through TEF programme
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Jamaica’s tourism DJs earn global recognition through TEF programme
December 9, 2024
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – Twenty-one disc jocks from Jamaica's tourism sector have achieved international certification through the Tourism Enhancement F...
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The Pinnacle Montego Bay to host luxury real estate conference
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The Pinnacle Montego Bay to host luxury real estate conference
December 2, 2024
The developers of The Pinnacle Montego Bay, a US$450 million luxury residential lifestyle estate in Reading, St James are set to host an exclusive con...
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Bartlett awarded prestigious Gusi Peace Prize
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Bartlett awarded prestigious Gusi Peace Prize
November 28, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett was awarded the prestigious Gusi Peace Prize in Manila in recognition of his outstanding contribu...
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Union leader criticises Government’s handling of hotel worker issues, calls for urgent action
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Union leader criticises Government’s handling of hotel worker issues, calls for urgent action
November 18, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A prominent union leader has criticised the Government for its handling of hotel worker concerns, particularly calling out the Min...
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Jamaica sets sights on becoming global health and wellness tourism leader
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Jamaica sets sights on becoming global health and wellness tourism leader
November 16, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica is positioning itself as a global leader in health and wellness tourism, combining i...
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Bartlett lauds GTRCMC-EA for winning prestigious global Tourism Resilience Award
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Bartlett lauds GTRCMC-EA for winning prestigious global Tourism Resilience Award
November 8, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has lauded the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre – Eastern Africa (GTRC...
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Minister Bartlett in London for World Travel Market 2024
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Minister Bartlett in London for World Travel Market 2024
November 4, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett has arrived in London to lead Jamaica’s delegation at the 2024 World Travel Market (WTM) sched...
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S Hotel properties in Montego Bay and Kingston recognised in coveted travel awards
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S Hotel properties in Montego Bay and Kingston recognised in coveted travel awards
October 1, 2024
S Hotel Montego Bay (previously known as S Hotel Jamaica) has been ranked the number one Best Hotel in the Caribbean and Central America by leading tr...
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WATCH: Jamaica looks to capitalise on growing demand in cruise industry
September 27, 2024
Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett emphasised the importance of increasing Jamaica's role in the global tourism supply chain, particularly in the cru...
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Jamaica poised to capitalise on growing demand in cruise industry, says Bartlett
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Jamaica poised to capitalise on growing demand in cruise industry, says Bartlett
September 26, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett has emphasised the importance of increasing Jamaica's role in the global tourism supply chain...
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JFB, health ministry reaffirm readiness for major earthquake
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KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) and the Ministry of Health and Wellness have reaffirmed their readiness to respond effectively in th...
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