The Caribbean cruise season is officially underway in St. Maarten. On Thursday, five cruise ships — Azamara Quest, Star Pride, Valiant Lady, Star of the Seas, and Independence of the Seas — docked at Port St. Maarten, bringing thousands of passengers and signaling the start of the 2025–2026 high season. “The port has done its […]
Above: Montego Bay By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s government is looking to the country’s Diaspora as it seeks to develop a health tourism sector on the island, according to Minister of State Arnaldo Brown. Health is “one of the areas that the Diaspora is strongest in,” he said, with Jamaicans abroad making “significant contributions […]
By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s government is planning to expand its health tourism offerings, according to Industry Minister Anthony Hylton. Improving the niche tourism market could help improve Jamaica’s health care and create jobs, he said. “The poor will actually benefit from what would be centres of excellence created here in Jamaica to do […]
Above: the Caves resort By the Caribbean Journal staff The Jamaican government and the Ministry of Tourism plan to embark on several new areas of products and experiences, including a focus on health and sports tourism and casino gaming, according to Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett. The Minister said he recently met with a health tourism […]
