Jamaica News Bulletin

Expedia, Inc., the largest online travel company in the world, recognized Jamaica as one of its top producing partners in the Caribbean at Expedia’s annual Partner Appreciation event, which took place during the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association’s Caribbean Marketplace in Paradise Island, Bahamas.

“We’re pleased that our relationship with Expedia has produced significant benefits for the island and our hoteliers,” said John Lynch, Jamaica’s Director of Tourism. “We value our partnership with Expedia and will look for an even greater relationship this year as we continue to grow our visitor arrivals and occupancy figures.”
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Several of Jamaica’s top resorts were included on this year’s influential Trip Advisor Travelers’ Choice Awards rankings. Jamaica’s regions also won top slots with Montego Bay, Negril and Ocho Rios ranking as three of the top destinations in the Caribbean. Negril was also recognised as one of the world’s best beaches while Jamaica’s Polkerris in Montego Bay was honoured as the number one property in the Best B&Bs and Inns in the Caribbean category.
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The 4th annual Soflo Dancehall & Reggae Music Awards ceremony is usually held during the first quarter of the year in March. This year, Single Mother's of America, the non-profit organization spear-heading the production, has claimed its time & date during the festive Memorial Day weekend itinerary! Sunday May 26, 2012, Dancehall's finest will invade South Florida's Tri-County Region from New York, Philly, LA, Toronto, Atlanta & Jamaica together at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Theater located at 1770 Monroe Street Hollywood, FL. The media embellished Red Carpet Special starts at 6pm followed by the exuberating main show and presentations commencing at 7pm.

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Chairman of the Jamaica College Foundation, the Honourable R. Danny William addressed the Jamaica College Old Boys Association (JCOBAFL) at their Annual General Meeting in Miramar, Florida, January 14th, 2012.

Mr. Williams provided an update to the JCOBAFL members of the efforts by the Jamaica College Foundation and school board to continue to improve the school.