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Jamaica Gets Tourism Boost From Return of Reggae Sumfest

Jamaica’s strong tourism summer got a boost from the recent return of the Reggae Sumfest music festival. The legendary Montego Bay event was held from July 18-23, the first time since the onset of the pandemic. “We were thrilled to […]

Jamaica’s Legendary Reggae Sumfest Is Back

The legendary Reggae Sumfest is back this year, with the legendary festival set to be held in person for the first time since before the pandemic. This year’s event will be held from July 18 to July 23 at Catherine […]

Why You Need to Visit Reggae Sumfest

Reggae Sumfest will return to Montego Bay this summer, for the 25th staging of the “Greatest Reggae Show on Earth.” The island’s biggest weeklong festival, which draws thousands of reggae and dancehall fans from across the world, will take place […]

Jennifer Hudson, Common to Headline Jamaica’s Reggae Sumfest

Above: Jennifer Hudson By Dana Niland This year’s Reggae Sumfest in Jamaica ill feature Grammy award-winning R&B singer Jennifer Hudson and American rappers Common and Rick Ross. The trio join a growing list of US-based singers who have headlined the […]

Flo Rida, Miguel to Headline Reggae Sumfest in Jamaica’s Montego Bay

Above: Miguel By the Caribbean Journal staff Hip-hop star Flo Rida will be giving his first-ever performance in Jamaica next month when he headlines the Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay, joined by Grammy winner Miguel. Flo Rida, who was nominated […]

Caribbean Airlines Adds Montego Bay Flights for Major Reggae Festival

Jamaica’s Reggae Sumfest music festival is back again this year in July, and regional carrier Caribbean Airlines is planning a special push for the event. Caribbean Airlines will be adding more flights from Barbados and Trinidad to Montego Bay, Jamaica […]

Jamaica Looks to Grow Music Tourism

By the Caribbean Journal staff Given the global impact of Jamaica’s music industry, it’s no surprise that the country’s tourism sector is now looking to ramp up the growth of music tourism to the island. Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett […]

Jamaica Looks to Entertainment for Tourism Growth

Jamaica has a big new plan to attract more tourists: entertainment. According to Jamaica Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett, the plan is to promote Jamaica as the “premier location for guaranteed quality entertainment year-round.” “What we want to do is to […]

Op-Ed: Is It Time For Regional Ferry Service in the Caribbean?

By George Nicholson and Nayaatha Taitt Op-Ed Contributors One race (de Caribbean man) From de same place (de Caribbean man) Dat make de same trip (de Caribbean man) On de same ship (de Caribbean man) So we must push one […]

10 Music Stars You Can Watch in the Caribbean This Year

The Caribbean is one of the great music exporters in history. But it also manages to attract some great musical talent to come to its many festivals over the course of the year, and 2014 is no different, with high-profile […]

The Caribbean’s Most Exciting New Rooftop Bar Is In Antigua