Tourism

Two Caribbean countries added to new U.S. travel restrictions. Two Caribbean countries—Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica—are now subject to new United States travel restrictions under a proclamation signed by President Donald Trump, citing concerns over screening, vetting and citizenship by investment programs. The measures, which take effect on January 1, 2026, partially suspend the entry of nationals of both countries […More]

Ocho Rios prepares to welcome a cruise ship this week. The first major tourism activity in Jamaica since the passage of Hurricane Melissa is expected in Ocho Rios, St. Ann this week, with a cruise ship expected to dock in the parish.  Chairman of the St. Ann Municipal Corporation and Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Michael Belnavis, says Carnival Sunrise […More]

Starting March 27, 2025, the U.S. enforces new immigration rules for non-U.S. citizens staying over 30 days. These changes include updated visa requirements, stricter documentation, and mandatory background checks. Visitors must comply with extended stay registration protocols and provide detailed travel plans. Non-compliance could lead to penalties, visa denials, or deportation. Ensure thorough preparation for smooth entry and extended stay. […More]

Jamaican facing tourism setbacks arising from Trump’s policies. The Ministry of Tourism has admitted that there are jitters in the industry due to the tough immigration policy of the Trump administration and the likely impact on American visitors to the island. Senator Delano Seiveright, Minister of State in the Tourism Ministry, says potential visitors who are US Green Card holders […More]

Canada has announced the addition of 13 countries to its electronic travel authorization (eTA)  program for eligible travelers, with five Caribbean countries added to the list.   The announcement was made today by Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship.  A media release states travelers from these countries who have either held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years […More]

Jamaica tourism minister: Plug leakages, promote linkages As the region takes on recovery challenges, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett wants to see a repurposed Caribbean tourism architecture that increases benefits for locals. Speaking over the weekend on 92.9 FM VOB’s “Down to Brasstacks” in Barbados, Minister Bartlett opined that despite strong performances across the sector, with the continuing war […More]

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO GETS GOOD NEWS ON TOURISM BOOST KLM Airlines flight arrives at Piarco International Airport Public officials were on hand to welcome the inaugural flight of KLM Airlines which landed at the Piarco International Airport yesterday.  The Trinidad and Tobago Airports Authority shared a video of the aircraft arriving at the airport yesterday evening.  Tourism Minister Randall Mitchell shared an […More]

Close To 50 People Have Tested Positive For COVID-19 Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says his Ministry is investigating a claim that close to 50 people have tested positive for COVID-19 at a popular resort in Negril, Westmoreland. Reports are that the positive test results among the staff of the resort were returned over the duration of the past 2 weeks. Yesterday Minister Bartlett said surveillance was being […More]

New Health Protocols At Piarco Airport Travellers Okay With New Piarco Health protocola One of the first international Caribbean Airlines flights arrived at the Piarco International Airport from New York yesterday, just one day after the country’s borders were reopened. But despite the additional health protocols that now come with travel during a pandemic, fully vaccinated passengers who arrived on […More]

NEW TNT TRAVEL PASS 10 things to know about the new TT Travel Pass Government has implemented an online application process for the TT Travel Pass, a mandatory requirement for all travellers entering the country once borders re-open on July 17.  Speaking at a media briefing at the Ministry of Works and Transport’s Port of Spain office, Minister of Works […More]