There have been mixed reactions to the docking of a cruise ship at the Ocho Rios Port in St. Ann, on a designated no-movement day for locals. Many argue that only a select few will benefit from doing business with tourists but that narrative is being countered.
Arrangements were made for a few attractions to open to accommodate the visitors. This triggered disquiet among the public, with some describing the government’s decision as a double standard.
Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communications, at the Port Authority of Jamaica, Kimberley Stiff says the benefits locally of a cruise ship coming to the island outweighs the negative narrative being fuelled.
