Couples Resorts has appointed Francine Allen as its new Director of Sales, Canada, bringing her extensive experience in hospitality and sales to drive growth for the brand’s four Jamaican properties. Allen’s focus will be on strengthening partnerships with travel agents, tour operators, and corporate partners across Canada to promote Couples Resorts’ luxurious, all-inclusive experiences tailored to Canadian travelers.
Blue Diamond Resorts has launched a new luxury offering, the Private Island Diamond Experience, at Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters in Jamaica. This exclusive experience allows guests staying in select Diamond Club suites to enjoy a private island with personalized service, gourmet cuisine, and a range of amenities. The private island, situated off the coast of Montego Bay, offers unparalleled relaxation and seclusion.
Beaches Resorts is offering families the chance to extend their summer fun with the Fall Fam Jam promotion. Available at all three Caribbean locations, the offer includes complimentary Sesame Street activities, spa treatments for parents, and a range of family-friendly activities. Families can also combine the offer with the Experience Jamaica sale for additional savings and excursions.
Jamaica, a Caribbean paradise renowned for its natural beauty, vibrant culture, and warm hospitality, continues to thrive in 2024. Its tourism industry has rebounded, contributing significantly to a strong economic performance. Additionally, Jamaica’s growing global influence is reflected in the ease of travel for its citizens, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 89 destinations worldwide.
Sandals Resorts International is inviting travelers to experience the beauty of Jamaica with its ‘Experience Jamaica’ sale. The promotion offers enticing savings, air credits, and tour credits at nine of its resorts in Jamaica, including both adults-only and family-friendly options. The sale runs until October 6th and is valid for travel through December 26, 2026.
Jamaica’s reign in the women’s 100m and 200m came to an end in Paris, with their star sprinters absent or injured. The absence of Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and Shericka Jackson left a void on the Jamaican team, resulting in a significant decline in their medal count compared to previous Olympics. While the United States emerged as a dominant force on the track, Jamaica found success in field events.
Roje Stona of Jamaica won the men’s discus gold at the Paris Olympics with a record-breaking throw of 70.00 meters. He edged out Lithuania’s Mykolas Alekna, who previously held the Olympic record. Australia’s Matthew Denny took bronze.
Jamaica’s reigning world champion Shericka Jackson has withdrawn from the 200m race at the Paris Olympics due to an injury. This comes just weeks after she sustained the injury during a tune-up meet in Hungary. Jackson’s withdrawal follows the announcement of Shelly-Anne Fraser-Pryce’s pullout from the women’s 100m due to injury, further impacting Jamaica’s Olympic hopes.
Rajindra Campbell, a Jamaican shot putter, has made history by winning the bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics, becoming the first man from Jamaica to achieve this feat. Campbell’s medal is one of only two for Jamaica at the Olympics so far, highlighting the nation’s strength in track and field despite a less prominent history in throwing events. His journey to the podium involved a switch from cricket, his first love, to track and field, and a dedication to his craft despite the financial challenges faced by athletes outside of the spotlight.
Three-time Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, a legend in the world of sprinting, has withdrawn from the women’s 100m semifinal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, just minutes before the race. The Jamaican sprinter, known for her remarkable consistency and achievements, was expected to compete in the second heat but was listed as a ‘did not start’ on official race records.
