WESTERN BUREAU: Three survivors of the August 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the United States will be among the 1,700 passengers, who will arrive at the Montego Freeport Cruise Ship Port on Saturday, on the Peace Boat’s 120th...
WESTERN BUREAU: A bold new plan by Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett will use the growing Tourism Workers Pension Scheme (TWPS) to unlock affordable housing for thousands of Jamaicans in the sector, marking a major step toward economic inclusion....
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica’s tourism industry is navigating a mixed landscape in 2025, with global economic uncertainty and a lingering US travel advisory dampening early performance even as regional markets, increased airlift, and targeted promotions...
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica is poised to rewrite the blueprint for tourism development in the Caribbean with the establishment of the region’s first-ever Tourism Innovation Township, and the construction of what will become the tallest hotel in the...
WESTERN BUREAU: Half Moon General Manager, Shernette Crichton, was named Hotelier of the Year, while Sandals Royal Caribbean's Nahdira Spence was crowned Hotel Employee of the Year. The two were among several awardees recognised by the Jamaica...
WESTERN BUREAU: In a bold move to deepen ties with its top United States (US) market, the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has welcomed 74 travel advisers from the US for an on-island immersion and trade show experience at Princess Grand Jamaica in...
WESTERN BUREAU: Less than 24 hours after an attack along Barnett Street in Montego Bay, St James, the police have captured the suspect believed to have fatally shot a suspended police officer and made off with $3 million in cash. The accused was...
WESTERN BUREAU: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has announced a 15-point strategic plan aimed at making Jamaica’s tourism sector more inclusive, with a focus on improving worker conditions, expanding local ownership, and increasing economic...
WESTERN BUREAU: There are leaders who follow the rules, and there are leaders who rewrite the story. For the Rotary Club of Montego Bay (RCMB), Nerissa Persaud did both, while inspiring an entire organisation to rise with her. The Rotary Club of...
Western Bureau: Students across Jamaica have embraced the high-tech “smart labs” installed in their schools so swiftly that it has left their teachers struggling to keep up, which has prompted the Digicel Foundation to be looking to the teachers’...
WESTERN BUREAU: Amid growing unrest in the tourism transport sector, JUTA, JCAL, and Maxi Tours are slated to meet with Transport Minister Daryl Vaz in Kingston today to address what they say is a direct threat to the industry’s structure and...
WESTERN BUREAU: JASON HENZELL, owner of Jakes Hotel and the BREDS Foundation, believes Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth, is on the cusp of transformation. With the Lionel Densham Aerodrome expansion on track, he said the seaside enclave could become...
Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International, Adam Stewart, has signed a major franchise deal with AC Marriott to construct a new AC Hotel in Montego Bay, St James. The hotel will be the second such property under his leadership and the...
WESTERN BUREAU: To mark its 70th anniversary, the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has launched a landmark campaign titled ‘70 Days of Love’, offering deep discounts on travel to Jamaica through April 2026. Unveiled at a dazzling celebration at the Hard...
WESTERN BUREAU: Reggae legends, dancehall icons, and folkloric rhythms now live boldly on the walls of the Montego Bay Hip Strip as a wave of murals ushers in a new era of cultural pride and creative identity. On Monday, the S Hotel Montego Bay...
WESTERN BUREAU: Under the warm Caribbean sun and with the sea as their backdrop, registered nurse Jodae Linton and trucker Thomas Lewis exchanged vows. The celebration unfolded on May 10, at The Palms at Rose Hall in Montego Bay, with close...
WESTERN BUREAU: “We are not here to cut a ribbon and disappear. If we fall short, I want the people of Westmoreland to hold our feet to the fire.” That was the unequivocal message from Jamaica-born architect Gordon Gill, who returned to the island...
WESTERN BUREAU: Six Cuban nationals, four men and two women, were last night placed in police custody in Montego Bay, St James, after arriving in Jamaica illegally by boat on Sunday afternoon. The group came ashore at Harvey Beach in Rose Hall, St...
WESTERN BUREAU: From a childhood overlooking the savannahs of Savanna-la-Mar to shaping iconic landmarks in Dubai, China, and Central Park in the United States, Jamaica-born architect Gordon Gill has left an indelible mark on global architecture....
WESTERN BUREAU: Adam Stewart has appointed hospitality executives Wayne Cummings and Omar Robinson to the board of AC Hotel Jamaica, marking his first major move since acquiring majority control of the hotel. Stewart now holds 52 per cent of the...
WESTERN BUREAU: Nearly 11 months after Hurricane Beryl barrelled through Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth, damaging homes, shuttering businesses, and breaking spirits, the beloved south coast village found itself restored by storytelling, poetry, and...
WESTERN BUREAU: Newly appointed Jamaican Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, says stepping into diplomacy is not a departure, but a...
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica is on track to welcome more than 4.5 million visitors in 2025, with tourism earnings projected to reach US$4.62 billion, continuing the island’s impressive post-pandemic growth trajectory. Delivering the latest forecast...
WESTERN BUREAU: Antigua and Barbuda is riding a wave of exceptional tourism growth, emerging as one of the fastest-growing service-based economies in the Caribbean and a standout success story in the region’s post-pandemic recovery. Speaking at the...
WESTERN BUREAU: A noticeable decline in Canadian travellers to the United States is reshaping the region’s tourism flows and Jamaica is poised to be among the key beneficiaries. With political tensions and shifting travel preferences causing...
