A new preliminary targeted transaction date of April 12, 2010 has been set in which the operations of Air Jamaica is to begin the transition to Caribbean Airlines. The transaction date coincides with the major changes in scheduling that have been previously announced, but the transaction date could change as the details are finalised.

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It has now been confirmed that the annual reciprocal tour programme outlined by the Jamaica Cricket Association would go ahead.

The three week tournament will feature a four day champion Jamaica as well as a West Indies Eleven, Canada and Ireland.

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Jamaica’s tourism minister Edmund Bartlett has said that a strategy deisnged for the economic recovery of earthquake-ravaged Haiti will use elements of Jamaica’s Tourism Master Plan.

The strategy, called the Montego Bay Initiative, is set to position tourism as a main pillar for the economic development of Haiti.

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Jamaica’s tourism minister Edmund Bartlett has yesterday reassured members of the international business community that the fallout from the looming divestment of Air Jamaica is anticipated to be minimal.

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The Jamaica Tourist Board has unveiled three new television advertising campaigns titled ‘Once You Go, You Know’, which feature the world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt. The three new commercials were created using images of Bolt sprinting through Jamaica accompanied by famous Bob Marley song ‘One Love’ and stopping to admire some of the famous landmarks, as well as the people of Jamaica emulating their sporting hero.

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Tourism operators in the Caribbean that the increase of the UK’s Air Passenger Duty (APD) would deter tourists from visiting have been confirmed by the latest arrival numbers.

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AirTran has given those looking for last minute Valentine’s Day gifts that can fit inside a box of chocolates the perfect surprise for those who are looking to purchase a truly meaningful present. The memories created from the gift of travel will last a lifetime.

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Two of eight aircraft used by Air Jamaica will be sold to settle outstanding debts with the US Government.

Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding made the announcement in a statement to parliament yesterday afternoon.

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A yearly concert that brings in hundreds of tourists to celebrate the birthday of Jamaican reggae legend Bob Marley has been cancelled for the first time since its beginning in 1992 over noise complaints.

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Jamaica’s flagship airline has announced that it will shed some of its services as it will be losing three of its aircrafts.

The national airline said that flights to New York, Grenada and Orlando will be suspended as of March 9th.

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