Shootings and other crimes in western Jamaica are creating fears from tourism stakeholders, as it is in the epicentre of the island’s tourism product.
A shooting incident in Negril on Tuesday was worrisome, according to one tourism professional, as its an area heavily trafficked by visitors.
There’s now a call for greater military presence on the ground in Negril, because previously when soldiers were brought in, crime dipped and residents felt safer.
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In Guyana, the President has touted plans to restart large-scale production of coffee and other high-valued crops like breadfruit.
In Region One, Dr. Irfaan Ali told residents that 10,000 Liberica and Arabica coffee plants, as well as 5000 breadfruit trees will be planted there.
He says these crops will not only help satisfy local demand, but also supply markets in the region.
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InterCaribbean Airways is offering 25 per cent discounted flights to Barbados for the T20 World Cup from Kingston, Jamaica.
The airline teamed up with the Barbados Tourism Marketing board to put forward this offer leading up to the Finals in Barbados on June 29th.
Travelers can enjoy a 25% discount on round-trip flights from Kingston (KIN) to Barbados (BGI) using the promotional code BGISAV25 when booking on interCaribbean.com.
The Island is also hosting several key matches prior to this.
The airline’s CEO called the partnership with Barbados tourism a historic moment for the Caribbean.
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