Jamaica

Foundations for Prosperity in Jamaica

A new approach By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor The World Bank recently released a paper called “Jamaica Economic Update Fall 2015”, in which it gave an update on the Jamaican economy and spoke to the necessity to achieve higher levels […]

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VIDEO: An Overwater Caribbean Spa

There are spa treatments and there are spa treatments. This is surely the latter — the overwater bungalows at the Fern Tree Spa at Jamaica’s Half Moon resort. They’re the perfect place for a breezy, oceanside massage — or simply beautiful […]

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VIDEO: 11 Seconds at Scotchie’s in Jamaica

It’s one of Jamaica’s capitals of jerk — the famous Scotchie’s restaurant in Montego Bay, Jamaica It’s a Mecca for real, authentic jerk cooking, done the right way — using pimento wood. Here’s your moment of Jamaican jerk chicken:

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In Jamaica, Demystifying Cuba

Exploring the Cuba opportunity By Dana Niland CJ Contributor International and local experts in the investment and trade fields came together to discuss opportunities, challenges, and procedures for business in Cuba at the Cuba Demystified business forum in Jamaica. JAMPRO […]


Jamaica’s New Moon Palace Resort Holds Grand Opening

The new  Moon Palace Jamaica Grande is “officially” open. Jamaica’s major new all-inclusive property held its grand opening last week, joined by Tourism Minister Wykeham McNeill. The property is the first Palace resort outside of Mexico. “The entire Palace Resorts […]


Melia Braco Village Coming to Jamaica

The new Melia Braco Village is eyeing a January opening. The Spanish hotel company’s first hotel in Jamaica is now taking bookings for stays beginning Jan. 23, according to the company’s Web site. The all-inclusive resort will include five a […]

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Jamaica’s Latest Tourism Push Will Focus on Kingston

When it comes to Jamaica’s tourism market, the country’s capital, Kingston, has long been an afterthought. The vast majority of tourism development has come in beach areas, most significantly Montego Bay. Now, however, Jamaica’s government says it is looking to […]


Jamaica Is Getting a Major Tourism Boost From Mexico

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Quietly, a major new tourism player has emerged in Jamaica. No, it’s not Spain. Nor is it China. It’s closer to home: Mexico. That country’s investors have been responsible for much of the island’s major tourism investments over the last […]


What Jamaica Needs for Sustainable Growth

A recipe for sustainable expansion By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor The Planning Institute of Jamaica has reported good news that the economy is estimated to have grown by 1.5 per cent for the July to September 2015 quarter. Of note […]

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VIDEO: On the Beach at Half Moon, Jamaica

It’s one of the most iconic hotels in the Caribbean – Half Moon, the legendary resort in Montego Bay. The hotel gets its name from the crescent-shaped Half Moon Bay where the property began – a tranquil, marvelous stretch of […]


How Jamaican Tourism is Faring in 2015

Tourist arrivals are up 5.5 percent so far this year in Jamaica, according to Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller. The country has reported a total of 1.6 million stayover tourists through September. Simpson Miller revealed the data at the Star […]


Negril’s Newest Hotel Is Now Open

A new hotel has opened its doors in Negril, Jamaica. The Cliff Hotel, overlooking the cliffs of Negril, officially opened on Tuesday. The new property is a “reinterpretation” of the former Moon Dance Resort. The hotel includes 33 suites and […]