WESTERN BUREAU: The luxurious S Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James, has once again proven itself as a top contender in the hospitality world, being named the best hotel in Latin America and the Caribbean by the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler 2024...
WESTERN BUREAU: Nestled along the scenic Norman Manley Boulevard in Negril, Westmoreland, a new culinary gem has emerged — Sador’s Ethiopian Restaurant. This is more than just a restaurant; it’s a cultural fusion, bringing the rich flavours,...
WESTERN BUREAU: The Cayman Islands, often dubbed the ‘Culinary Capital of the Caribbean’, proved its well-deserved title during my recent visit for the State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) 2024. With nearly 300 restaurants spread...
WESTERN BUREAU: At Montego Bay’s historic Rose Hall Great House, the air was thick with anticipation at the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association’s annual epicurean affair. The centrepiece of the evening was Half Moon hotel’s succulent suckling...
WESTERN BUREAU: From as early as 5 a.m. yesterday, athletes from all walks of life gathered at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay for the much-anticipated Montego Bay Jamaica (MBJ) Airports Limited ‘Team Sangster Charity Run’. The fourth...
WESTERN BUREAU: The Government of The Cayman Islands has announced plans to hold a referendum on the construction of a cruise ship berthing facility, a move that has sparked widespread debate on the island in the past. This announcement was made...
WESTERN BUREAU: St Lucia’s tourism sector is on the brink of an exciting new chapter as the island negotiates with one of its own, Olympic 100 metres champion Julien Alfred, to become the face of its tourism initiatives. The island’s Deputy Prime...
WESTERN BUREAU: In a world where the fight against cancer deserves steadfast support, many patients are, instead, grappling with a different struggle: the battle to maintain their jobs while undergoing life-saving treatment. Cancer survivor and...
WESTERN BUREAU: Alarming statistics outlined by the executive director of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson, show that some 7,500 new cancer cases were reported in 2022 in Jamaica, with 1,327 of these being breast cancer. Anderson,...
WESTERN BUREAU: A pivotal diplomatic and economic mission to Jamaica for Belize Opposition Leader Moses ‘Shyne’ Barrow was more than just meeting political figures. He’s setting the stage for transformative investments. In discussions with two...
WESTERN BUREAU: As the curtain rose on the 10th-anniversary staging of Coalescence at the Iberostar Theatre in Montego Bay recently, audiences were transported on a journey across continents, experiencing a fusion of dance, music, and storytelling...
WESTERN BUREAU: Just before her untimely passing, Marcia Erskine was deeply engrossed in planning an event to honour female journalists in Kingston for International Women’s Month. Leading the initiative on behalf of the Women’s Leadership...
WESTERN BUREAU: At last Saturday’s Chaîne des Rôtisseurs dinner, Executive Chef Mark Cole unveiled his culinary masterpiece: an intricately crafted ice dome, housing a refreshing sorbet, featuring flavours of dragon fruit, watermelon, and Scotch...
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica has emerged as the top-performing destination for H10 Hotels in the Caribbean, with Ocean Eden Bay and Ocean Coral Spring leading the Spanish chain group in profitability. A small percentage of this remarkable achievement is...
WESTERN BUREAU: Upon entering Rum Yard at Main Street, Rose Hall, St James, one is immediately struck by a sense of authenticity. The zinc roof, reminiscent of a factory, looms overhead, setting the stage for an immersive experience. Dominating the...
WESTERN BUREAU: GROUNDSMAN Dalton Tyrell, housekeeper Sedella Patterson and maintenance manager Delroy Clarke stood in the spotlight as they clinched the top prizes in the RIU Palace annual staff awards, earning bragging rights and a plethora of...
WESTERN BUREAU: ST JAMES Southern experienced a resurgence reminiscent of its vibrant past on Monday night, as the results of the 17th local government election unfolded with a win for the People’s National Party (PNP). A surge in young voters have...
WESTERN BUREAU: Within two hours and 45 minutes of learning that the principal of Herbert Morrison Technical High, Paul Adams, had gone missing in Garlands, St James, eight teams from the security forces were deployed to search the community. “We...
WESTERN BUREAU: As the sole female candidate among 15 men representing the People’s National Party (PNP) in St James, Jodian Colomathi is determined to build upon the legacy of her father, Donald, who served as a councillor for 21 years. A 35-year...
WESTERN BUREAU: Entrepreneur Reno Forbes, the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) caretaker candidate in the upcoming local government election, is confident in her ability to outperform her opponent in the Mt Salem division of St James West Central. With a...
WESTERN BUREAU: Simon Lawrence, president of the Jamaica Union of Travellers Association (JUTA), has voiced strong opposition to Uber International’s expansion into the tourism market in the western region. Yesterday, he asserted that such a move...
WESTERN BUREAU: Global cultural tourism demand is likely to surge at a rate of 14.4 per cent over the next 10 years, taking its market size to US$22.7 billion by 2033, according to Jamaica’s tourism minister, Edmund Bartlett. Bartlett, in a speech...
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica’s tourism capital, Montego Bay in St James, has added a new resort to its impressive inventory, Hotel 39, located at 39 Jimmy Cliff Boulevard. The European Plan (EP) resort, one of the only non-all-inclusive hotels on the ‘...
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica’s renowned tourist gem, Mystic Mountain, is set to welcome visitors once again early next month, just in time for the peak of the winter tourist season. Incoming CEO and managing director Michael Drakulich announced the...
WESTERN BUREAU: BirdShack Fried Chicken is expanding its footprint in Jamaica, with the opening of two new stores in Montego Bay, St James, and Ocho Rios, St Ann this month. The franchise inaugurated its third outlet on Barnett Street last Saturday...
