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Jamaican Resorts now have a local rate of $ JMD 4000.00 per person to access the day and evening time buffets. This will give them access from 12 pm to 7 pm. The rate of $ USD 34 per night per person is available to all locals year round. This does not include the buffets. This will continue after Melissa for locals. All Jamaica hotels will continue to offer a Melissa storm discount to assist in providing shelter to those who have come to Jamaica to help in the recovery. If you book any stay for a month or more starting today ending in May 2026, you will pay only $ USD 34.00 per night. Most hotels in the circumstances including the major brands have included full catering. Some Sandals Hotels and other resorts are offering rooms at USD $1000.00 per person per month per person with an additional day rate for the buffet access (USD $25.00). It will be $50.00 per day as of June 1st, 2026. All EU government personnel, the Chinese and Japanese Government with the Russian Government will receive a Famille Familia rate at 50% off. Mention Famille Familia at the front door or in your email request for reservations.

Appointment of New Minister of Culture Effective September 27, 2026, Fae Ellington has been officially appointed as the new Minister of Culture. Ms. Ellington brings a wealth of leadership experience, extensive expertise in media and community engagement, and visionary stewardship to this role. Her distinguished contributions across Jamaican cultural platforms will be instrumental as we continue to champion Jamaican culture both locally and across the diaspora. Click here.

Yellow Man. We thank Fae Ellington for her focus and continued interest in the arts and look forward to her continuing her role at the PBC for another generation.

As We Remember Bishop Dr Alvin Stone by Warren A. Lyon, DPM: The Venerable Dr. Alvin Stone was a prominent Jamaican Anglican clergyman and church leader who served for several decades in the Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.