Portland, Jamaica

Aftermath Of Portland Rains

Urgent Evacuations and Cautionary Measures Amidst Portland's Relentless Rains The aftermath of persistent heavy rains in Portland has prompted urgent…

11 months ago

Disgruntled Portland Raftsmen Hit Out Against Illegal Operators

The rafting at Blue Lagoon, Portland is being overrun by outsiders. Raft operators say their livelihood is being threatened by illegal raftsmen. …

3 years ago

Portland Rafters Frustrated Over Delay In Payments

The tourism industry is in recovery mode with no clear timeline on when the bulk of visitors will be back.…

4 years ago

$12.9 Billion For Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project

The Government will be spending $12.91 billion during the upcoming fiscal year to begin various roadworks under the Southern Coastal…

5 years ago

Climate Change Threatens Portland

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is coordinating an assessment of Portland in building resilience in the parish.This…

5 years ago

Water Returns To Somerset Falls, Reopening Popular Tourist Location

A few months ago, operators of the Somerset Falls in Portland raised concerns about the future of the popular tourist…

5 years ago

Eco Friendly Farming In Portland

Two organisations have partnered to teach farmers in Portland a more Eco Friendly way to plant particular crops. The aim is…

5 years ago

Craigmill Bridge In Need Of Repair

Craigmill residents in Portland are still awaiting intervention from their member of parliament to restore a bridge in the community.…

5 years ago

Murder In White River Portland Leaves Community In Shock

The community of Long Spring Lane, White River Portland is in shock following the murder of 30 year old Odeain…

5 years ago

Portland Tourism Business To Benefit From Improved Standards

The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCO) is working to regularise the operations of local tourist businesses in the parish of  Portland. A recent…

5 years ago