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Jamaica earns US$956M as visitor arrivals top one million in first quarter

April 10, 2026 | News
Jamaica recorded more than one million visitor arrivals and earned US$956 million in the first quarter of 2026, a major milestone achieved just five months after the disruption caused by Hurricane Melissa. Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett, who disclosed the figures during a diaspora reception at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, described the performance as “resilience in action”.
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Jamaica earns US$956M as visitor arrivals top one million in first quarter

Jamaica recorded more than one million visitor arrivals and earned US$956 million in the first quarter of 2026, a major milestone achieved just five months after the disruption caused by Hurricane Melissa. Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett, who disclosed the figures during a diaspora reception at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, described the performance as “resilience in action”.
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Police advise of security restrictions for Reggae Girlz match

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Girlz looking to put on a show for home fans

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From the moment the Norwegian Jewel ship fired up her 100,000 horsepower engines and left port in Miami, Florida last Wednesday afternoon for the ninth annual Love and Harmony Easter voyage 2026, it was clear this wasn’t just another cruise. For many, the music peaked on Saturday night during the All White Night concert. Headlined by Beres Hammond, excitement surged when the Harmony House band backed by five vocalists and a full rhythm section struck the opening note, sending waves of anticipation through the crowd.

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This file photo shows body-worn cameras on display at the Police Commissioner's Office in St Andrew.
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Editorial | Body-worn cameras a priority

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