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News Jamaica » Saint James » Economy: From murder capital to a model of transformation

News channel or source: https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/07/22/murder-capital-model-transformation/
Published on: Tuesday 21 July 2026

The parish that welcomed millions of visitors each year also carried one of the highest murder rates in the Caribbean. Few could have imagined then that St James would become one of Jamaica’s greatest ...

News Jamaica » Saint James » Economy: Jamaica Launches Tourism 3.0 Partnership with Hotel Industry to Build a More Inclusive Visitor Economy

News channel or source: https://eturbonews.com/jamaica-tourism-3-0-bartlett-jhta-partnership/
Published on: Tuesday 21 July 2026

Jamaica's Tourism 3.0 strategy gains momentum as Minister Edmund Bartlett and the JHTA strengthen cooperation to build a more inclusive tourism economy.

News Jamaica » Saint James » Economy: St James to get 10 bridges under Gov’t programme

News channel or source: https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/07/12/st-james-get-10-bridges-govt-programme/
Published on: Saturday 11 July 2026

MONTEGO BAY, St James — Under the Government’s plan to replace more than 50 bridges in Jamaica, St James is expected to get 10. Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic, Growth and Job ...