A new ferry service for visitors and locals on the island's north coast, is to be introduced by February next year.
The 30 million US dollar investment is being made by the principals of Paradise Express Ferry from the United States, who signed an MOU with the Port Authority of Jamaica.
The service will initially operate between the tourism centers of Ocho Rios, Montego Bay and Negril and is expected to enhance the island's tourism product.
IN Z INTERNATIONAL CYCLING
In a move that could mean increased Jamaican participation, the International Cycling Union has agreed to increase race quotas for the 2016 Olympics in Rio De Janeiro.
The move which allows track teams to qualify two riders in the sprint and kierin events, is a reversal of the world governing body's previous stance that allowed just one rider per team.
The change also sees qualification systems being introduced for the four cycling disciplines road, track, bmx and mountain bike, while an additional three nationals will be allowed to participate in bmx, with the minimum age of competing reduced to 18.
IN Z ENTERTAINMENT
Reggae artiste Chronixx was the toast of the fifth Linkage Awards on the weekend winning three awards. The singer who had an outstanding 2013, won Culture Artist of the Year, Best New Artist and Entertainer of the Year.
Deejay I-Octane and singer Tessanne Chin won two awards. I-Octane was selected Male DJ of the Year and Male Recording Artist of the Year, while Chin, won Female Recording Artist of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year.
Lady Junie, Sister Nancy, Tony Rebel and Etana, received Lifetime Achievement Awards.
Meanwhile Chronixx has completed the first leg of his Dread and Terrible Tour and will be heading off on the second trek later this year across Europe. He spoke about the first leg of the tour.
While he was on tour there were also rumours that he and members of his band were involved in a fight. Chronixx sought to clear those rumours once and for all.
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