As the agency that regulates operations at the island’s ports, the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) has undertaken several initiatives that have positively impacted the lives and livelihoods of people across the island. Kimberley Stiff, assistant vice-president of marketing communications at the PAJ, explained that roughly $500 million was spent to redevelop and improve the Ocho Rios fishing village, which is nestled between the cruise ship pier and the Reynolds Pier in the St Ann resort town. Ms. Stiff said too that the Port Royal Ferry Pier in Kingston, commonly referred to as jetty by residents, was rehabilitated by the PAJ when it built a new cruise port to accommodate cruise liners and passengers. That initiative was part of a renewed thrust to establish the history-rich, seaside community as a cruise destination. Both projects have since transformed the areas in which they are located and have proven to be a major economic enabler for residents. Ms. Stiff spoke with Impacting Jamaica Host John Myers about the various projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.