WESTERN BUREAU: On January 18, the serene chapel at The University of the West Indies, Mona, in St Andrew, became the stage for a wedding that celebrated not just the union of two devoted souls, but also a testament to destiny and renewal. Bishop...
WESTERN BUREAU: At the launch of First Dance Studios’ 11th anniversary season at the S Club on Wednesday, Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon delivered a stirring call to action, warning that Jamaica’s cultural heritage is under threat. “Our culture...
WESTERN BUREAU: “Why import talent when Jamaica has the best right here?” This was the rallying cry of Jason Russell, the newly elected president of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as he spoke at the launch of First Dance Studios...
WESTERN BUREAU: Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has hailed the strong backing of Spanish investors as a resounding vote of confidence in Jamaica’s tourism future. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Grand Palladium expansion in...
WESTERN BUREAU: Emphasising that Jamaica must stand on its own two feet politically, economically, and socially, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has outlined a bold vision for the nation amid an increasingly turbulent global landscape. The prime...
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica’s tourism sector stands to benefit from hundreds of visitors, following the introduction of a new route to the island by American carrier Avelo Airlines. The low-budget airline’s first flight from Raleigh, North Carolina, in...
WESTERN BUREAU: Magna Motors Dealership Limited, Jamaica’s exclusive Hyundai distributor, is set to transform the nation’s automotive landscape with the launch of a modern showroom and state-of-the-art service centre in Montego Bay, St James. This...
WESTERN BUREAU: As Jamaica targets five million visitors in 2025, Chinese entrepreneurs in Montego Bay, St James believe their country has the potential to supply millions of tourists to the island annually. Historically, attracting Chinese...
WESTERN BUREAU: Chinese business operators have pledged to share their resources and expertise to enhance the island’s construction sector. Yucheng Tao, CEO of Brothers Concepts and Solutions, the construction company building The Pinnacle in...
WESTERN BUREAU: Setting the stage for a transformative experience in Jamaica’s hospitality sector, Princess Hotels and Resorts, which is merely two months old, is proving to be a hit with visitors as it has secured 100 wedding bookings and more...
MADRID, Spain: Jamaica is set to welcome thousands of European visitors in 2025, with new commitments from Switzerland’s Edelweiss, Portugal’s World2Fly, and Germany’s TUI Group, says Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett. The minister and his team have...
WESTEN BUREAU: Montego Bay’s drive to address climate resilience and youth empowerment has received a significant boost with Bloomberg Philanthropies doubling their funding for the city’s Youth Climate Action Fund to J$16 million. This comes a year...
Madrid, Spain: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says that going forward, Jamaican tourism workers will now receive their non-taxable gratuity in full, along with improved access to housing, professional development, and retirement security. The...
WESTERN BUREAU: In a ground-breaking move to embrace digital transformation in education, The Heinz Simonitsch School (HSS) in Montego Bay has announced a dynamic partnership with The Learning Hub, a leader in digital learning solutions. This...
Western Bureau: The Caribbean, one of the world’s most sought-after vacation destinations, is witnessing a dynamic shift in tourism trends as it rebounds from the global pandemic. Travelers are redefining what they seek in a vacation, with an...
WESTERN BUREAU: Pioneering entrepreneur Patrick Casserly, who died yesterday while being treated at the Cornwall Regional Hospital in St James, has been lauded for leaving a legacy that reshaped Jamaica’s business process outsourcing (BPO) sector....
WESTERN BUREAU: From global pandemics to climate-related challenges, the tourism industry’s resilience has been tested in unprecedented ways in recent years. In response, stakeholders, increasingly, are recognising the need for innovative solutions...
WESTERN BUREAU: Montego Bay’s iconic Jimmy Cliff Boulevard, popularly known as the Hip Strip, is poised for a major transformation. Mayor Richard Vernon announced plans to establish a Business Improvement District (BID) during a ceremony...
WESTERN BUREAU: It was a vibrant celebration of a remarkable legacy, one shaped by devotion to music, family, friends, and his beloved Jamaica. On Wednesday, Robert ‘Ducksie’ Russell’s farewell at the Montego Bay Convention Centre marked the...
WESTERN BUREAU: Inspired by their experiences of meeting former colleagues only at funerals, Mernett Foster-Stone and Janet McFarlane envisioned a space where memories could be shared in celebration, not sorrow. In the midst of industry turmoil and...
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica’s winter tourist season has begun with a bang, driven by strong demand resulting from 1.6 million secured air seats and an anticipated 80 per cent load factor. In just the first eight days, the island welcomed more than 125,...
WESTERN BUREAU: Long before ticket sales opened for the Vybz Kartel’s Freedom Street concert scheduled for New Year’s Eve, Kingston hotels were seeing strong forward bookings for December 31. Once the concert was announced, Kingston hoteliers told...
WESTERN BUREAU: After nearly a year of closure, Margaritaville Montego Bay has reopened its doors, and is now offering a preview of its revitalised features. Located on Montego Bay’s iconic Hip Strip, the entertainment hub’s reimagining marks a...
WESTERN BUREAU: Passengers departing Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport (SIA) will soon enjoy a seamless travel experience with the introduction of biometric check-in and boarding, aligning with similar advancements for incoming...
WESTERN BUREAU: The Government of Jamaica is seeking to reform labour-market arrangements in tourism with a plan that would see the removal of taxes on tips and require that 100 per cent of gratuity be paid to workers in the hospitality sector,...
