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Schools show mixed readiness for September reopening
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Schools show mixed readiness for September reopening
August 20 02:11 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Education is warning that some schools damaged by Hurricane Melissa may not be ready for face-to-face classes when...
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Strong 6.7-magnitude quake strikes southern Peru
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Strong 6.7-magnitude quake strikes southern Peru
August 20 02:09 PM
LIMA, Peru (AFP)—A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck southern Peru on Thursday, US seismologists said, but there were no immediate reports of cas...
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First US deportees land in Liberia
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First US deportees land in Liberia
August 20 02:02 PM
MONROVIA, Liberia (AFP)—Twenty migrants deported from the United States arrived in Liberia Thursday, AFP journalists saw, the first of up to 1,200 for...
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JET calls for Jamaica’s beaches to be recognised as public commons
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JET calls for Jamaica’s beaches to be recognised as public commons
August 20 01:15 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) is calling for Jamaica’s beaches to be legally recognised as a public commons and held in publ...
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Isha Bel reconnects with Jamaican roots on ‘Time Nah Wait’
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Isha Bel reconnects with Jamaican roots on ‘Time Nah Wait’
August 20 12:44 PM
Reggae artiste Isha Bel is reconnecting with Jamaica’s rich cultural traditions through her new single,  Time Nah Wait , a vibrant recording inspired ...
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UHWI NICU receives pulse oximeters from Kiwanis New Kingston
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UHWI NICU receives pulse oximeters from Kiwanis New Kingston
August 20 12:18 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) has received three pulse oximeters eq...
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Edmund Bartlett to be honoured as global tourism icon in Africa
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Edmund Bartlett to be honoured as global tourism icon in Africa
August 20 11:54 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, will be honoured as a tourism icon at the PYNE Awards Africa 2026, recognising his...
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FWCF welcomes new school grooming policy, calls for end to ‘rules are rules’ approach
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FWCF welcomes new school grooming policy, calls for end to ‘rules are rules’ approach
August 20 11:38 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Fi We Children Foundation (FWCF) has welcomed the announcement of a revised National Student Dress and Grooming Policy but is ...
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JET calls for Jamaica’s beaches to be recognised as public commons
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JET calls for Jamaica’s beaches to be recognised as public commons
August 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) is calling for Jamaica’s beaches to be legally recognised as a public commons and held in publ...
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Edmund Bartlett to be honoured as global tourism icon in Africa
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Edmund Bartlett to be honoured as global tourism icon in Africa
August 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, will be honoured as a tourism icon at the PYNE Awards Africa 2026, recognising his...
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TEF, UTech sign tourism agreement
August 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) and the University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica have signed an agreement for business service ...
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Bartlett declares ‘the Age of Resilience’ in Canada, urges world to finance tourism’s future before the next crisis
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Bartlett declares ‘the Age of Resilience’ in Canada, urges world to finance tourism’s future before the next crisis
August 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Against the backdrop of smoke-filled Canadian skies and a global economy in flux, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, ...
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Jamaica secures 400,000 winter seats from Canada as several airline services expand
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Jamaica secures 400,000 winter seats from Canada as several airline services expand
August 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s second-largest source market is poised for further growth with approximately 400,000 seats that will be available from C...
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Arajet records 16.3% growth in direct Jamaica-Dominican Republic flight service
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Arajet records 16.3% growth in direct Jamaica-Dominican Republic flight service
July 30, 2026
Dominican airline Arajet transported 16.3 per cent more passengers between Jamaica and the Dominican Republic over the first half of 2026 compared to ...
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Naggo Head Primary reclaims crown in TPDCo’s Tourism Quiz Competition
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Naggo Head Primary reclaims crown in TPDCo’s Tourism Quiz Competition
July 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — After weeks of intense competition, quick thinking and an impressive display of knowledge about Jamaica’s tourism industry, histor...
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Bartlett: Christmas in July generates more than J$1 billion for local businesses
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Bartlett: Christmas in July generates more than J$1 billion for local businesses
July 11, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett, says Christmas in July has evolved into one of the Government's most effective business developm...
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Holland Bamboo in St Elizabeth to be pedestrianised for eco-tourism — Green
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Holland Bamboo in St Elizabeth to be pedestrianised for eco-tourism — Green
July 8, 2026
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Plans are under way to pedestrianise Holland Bamboo in St Elizabeth and transform the scenic location into an ecotourism desti...
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Airlines remain confident in destination Jamaica
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Airlines remain confident in destination Jamaica
July 6, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MBJ Airports Limited, operators of Sangster International Airport (SIA), Shane Munroe, says sever...
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St Thomas residents graduate from tourism skills-ready project
St Thomas residents graduate from tourism skills-ready project
July 2, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—More than 50 residents of St Thomas are now better equipped to take advantage of the anticipated tourism boom and economic growth in...
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Bartlett welcomes new JHTA president, pledges continued partnership for tourism growth
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Bartlett welcomes new JHTA president, pledges continued partnership for tourism growth
June 29, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett has extended congratulations to the newly elected President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist A...
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Jamaica welcomes over 1.5 million visitors up May
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Jamaica welcomes over 1.5 million visitors up May
June 23, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica–Jamaica welcomed just over one million stopover visitors, along with 664,000 cruise passengers up to May 2026, according to the Mini...
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Dunn’s River Falls earns 2026 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award
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Dunn’s River Falls earns 2026 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award
June 17, 2026
ST ANN, Jamaica — Dunn’s River Falls and Park has been named a 2026 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards winner, placing the attraction among the top...
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June 17 deadline for TEF Tourism innovation incubator applications
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June 17 deadline for TEF Tourism innovation incubator applications
June 16, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans with innovative business ideas that can enhance or support the tourism sector are being encouraged to apply for the Tour...
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Local transport operators are being shut out of tourism sector, says Purkiss
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Local transport operators are being shut out of tourism sector, says Purkiss
June 13, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Opposition Spokesperson on Tourism and Linkages, Andrea Purkiss, has charged that local ground transport operators are being shut ou...
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JHTA renews call for urgent talks on proposed GCT increase
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JHTA renews call for urgent talks on proposed GCT increase
June 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association President Christopher Jarrett says the tourism industry remains concerned about the proposed...
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JTB cops 14th WAVE award for most supportive tourism board
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JTB cops 14th WAVE award for most supportive tourism board
June 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica  —  The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has once again been recognised as the international tourism board providing the Best Travel Advi...
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Bartlett leads launch of Caribbean Tourism Supply-Side initiative
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Bartlett leads launch of Caribbean Tourism Supply-Side initiative
June 5, 2026
MANHATTAN, New York — Jamaica's Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Tourism Supply-Side Ministerial Committee, Edmund Bartlett on Thursday address...
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Caribbean tourism industry poised for further growth despite challenging global environment
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Caribbean tourism industry poised for further growth despite challenging global environment
June 1, 2026
NEW YORK,  United States (CMC) — Caribbean Tourism Week began in New York on Monday with the region remaining optimistic of increased visitor arrivals...
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Minister Bartlett champions Caribbean Tourism Logistics Hub
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Minister Bartlett champions Caribbean Tourism Logistics Hub
May 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) convened a landmark meeting of its newly established Tourism Supply-Side Committee at San...
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Bartlett calls on Caricom to prioritise tourism as region’s largest economic activity
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Bartlett calls on Caricom to prioritise tourism as region’s largest economic activity
May 13, 2026
ST JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda — Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism  Edmund Bartlett has issued a call to action to the Caribbean Community (Caricom), urgi...
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Strong 6.7-magnitude quake strikes southern Peru
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Strong 6.7-magnitude quake strikes southern Peru
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First US deportees land in Liberia
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MONROVIA, Liberia (AFP)—Twenty migrants deported from the United States arrived in Liberia Thursday, AFP journalists saw, the first of up to 1,200 for...
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Isha Bel reconnects with Jamaican roots on ‘Time Nah Wait’
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Isha Bel reconnects with Jamaican roots on ‘Time Nah Wait’
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Reggae artiste Isha Bel is reconnecting with Jamaica’s rich cultural traditions through her new single,  Time Nah Wait , a vibrant recording inspired ...
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UHWI NICU receives pulse oximeters from Kiwanis New Kingston
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UHWI NICU receives pulse oximeters from Kiwanis New Kingston
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) has received three pulse oximeters eq...
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