Tourism

I arrive with a sense of anticipation. Jamaica is not just an island of turquoise seas and sun-drenched hills—it is a place of opportunity, where each flight that touches down carries not only passengers but potential. The air above Montego Bay, Kingston, and Ocho Rios is humming with a new rhythm, and it is a rhythm that investors should listen to. Airlines are not moving on a whim. Every new route,...

Black River, a quiet town on Jamaica’s south coast, has re-entered the national spotlight with the government’s recent declaration that it will become the island’s third official city. In a country where Montego Bay and Kingston dominate the political and economic landscape, this bold move has ignited both optimism and skepticism in equal measure. For some, it’s a long-overdue recognition of the...

Jamaica is the third-largest island in the Caribbean, covering 10,990 sq km. It lies south of Cuba and west of Hispaniola. Originally inhabited by the Taíno, it was colonized by Spain in 1494 before being taken by the British in 1655. The island became a major sugar exporter using African slave labor until emancipation in 1838. Chinese and Indian indentured workers arrived later. Jamaica gained...

Portland is a parish located on Jamaica's northeastern coast. The Titchfield Peninsula is lined with homes from the colonial era, and Port Antonio is the modest, relaxed capital. Between the city and the deep seas of the Blue Lagoon to the east, the forested shoreline is ringed with sandy beaches. Bamboo rafts traverse the Rio Grande inland. The Blue Mountains, renowned for their coffee plantations, are...

Falmouth, or Falmot in Jamaican Patois, stands as a testament to Jamaica's rich history, architectural beauty, and potential for future growth in real estate and tourism. Situated on Jamaica's north coast, about 29 km (18 miles) east of Montego Bay, Falmouth is the chief town and capital of the parish of Trelawny. Renowned for its well-preserved Georgian architecture, Falmouth's allure extends beyond its...