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Arajet Adding More Jamaica-Dominican Republic Flights

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Upstart carrier Arajet is adding more flights between the Dominican Republic and Jamaica, citing surging demand for the route.  Arajet first launched the route between Santo Domingo and Kingston last November.  Now, the carrier will be ramping up service from […]

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Machel Montano to Headline Music Festival in Jamaica 

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Soca superstar Machel Montano is headlining a highly-anticipated music festival in Kingston, Jamaica next month.  Montano will headline “Wi Fete.- the Ultimate Caribbean Music Festival,” which will be held on April 15 during the weekend of Jamaica’s Carnival.  It will […]

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Developer Shelves Plans for Kingston Residential Hotel 

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By Joe Pike, Speical Contributor to CJI The developer of The Residences at Terra Nova recently announced most investors in the residences component of the Jamaican project have been issued refunds for deposits, said Wayne Stewart, real estate broker with […]

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Dominican Republic Airline Expands to Jamaica 

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Upstart Dominican Republic airline Arajet is adding another new route in the Caribbean, this time to Jamaica.  Arajet this week is launching a new route between two Caribbean capitals: Santo Domingo and Kingston, Jamaica, with service operating nonstop on Mondays […]


New Atlanta-Kingston Flights Kick Off 

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It’s getting even easier to fly to Jamaica’s capital.  Frontier has added yet another new route to Jamaica, kicking off new service between Atlanta’s Hartsfield Jackson International Airport and Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston.  The new flight is operating […]


In Kingston, Jamaica, a Creativity-Fueled Tourism Renaissance 

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Montego Bay. Ocho Rios. Negril. Falmouth. Most visitors to Jamaica are familiar with the island’s main tourism districts, but there is one destination that’s been glaringly absent from most Jamaican travel itineraries for the past half-century: the capital city of […]

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Frontier Airlines Adding New Flights to The Bahamas, Jamaica 

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Ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines has been rapidly expanding its Caribbean network in the pandemic, and now the company is adding two more routes to the region.  Frontier has announced plans to launch new flights from Atlanta to both Nassau, The […]


Hilton Holds Grand Opening of New Jamaica Hotel 

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Hilton just held its grand opening for the new ROK Hotel in Kingston, Jamaica.  The hotel, part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is expected to inject new energy into the city’s downtown.  The 168-room hotel, which is owned by […]


Hilton Just Opened a New Hotel in Kingston, Jamaica 

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Hilton has officially opened its newest Caribbean hotel: the ROK Kingston hotel in the heart of Jamaica’s capital.  The hotel actually opened ahead of schedule — it had been slated to open its doors in September.  “Our doors are officially […]

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143-Room Caribbean Hotel Sold for $40M 

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By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI A 143-room Caribbean hotel has been sold for $40 million, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The prominent Knutsford Court Hotel  The recent acquisition of Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston, Jamaica is expected to […]


Jamaica Hotel Lists for $16 Million

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By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI The Hotel Four Seasons, not to be confused with Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, in Kingston, Jamaica was recently listed on the market for $16 million, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. “The Hotel […]


Hilton Is Opening a New Jamaica Hotel in August 

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Hilton is opening its newest hotel in Jamaica in August, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is now accepting reservations for Aug. 29, 2022 and beyond, according to Hilton.  It’s another new addition […]