Ocho Rios stakeholders unite for major cleanup and beautification exercise

ST ANN, Jamaica—Government agencies, private-sector organisations, community groups and residents came together Sunday for a major cleanup and beautification exercise across Ocho Rios and surrounding communities, underscoring a shared commitment to maintaining the resort town’s reputation as one of Jamaica’s premier tourism destinations.

The initiative, which ran from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm, was coordinated by the Destination Assurance Council (DAC) and the Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo) with support from numerous stakeholders, including the St Ann Municipal Corporation, National Works Agency (NWA), National Water Commission (NWC), Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Jamaica Fire Brigade, Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Jamaica Vacations Limited (JAMVAC), Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited (JBM), business operators, and community volunteers.

Participants carried out a range of improvement activities, including road repairs, sidewalk rehabilitation, drain cleaning, curb wall painting, landscaping, and the removal of bulky waste and derelict signs. The works were undertaken in key locations including Main Street, the Ocho Rios Town Centre, Fern Gully, Development Road, Drax Hall, Priory and St Ann’s Bay.