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Design Begins on Norse Springs Villa
Architectural design and site planning has begun on Norse Springs, a unique waterfront villa to be constructed near Port Antonio, east of San San Beach and directly across from famous Pellew Island.
Situated on the north coast (A4) highway, Norse Springs will be perched on a natural rock wall and take advantage of a natural spring to feature waterfalls and an infinity spa, according to architect William A. Arthur of Arthur & Associates, Miami.
The villa will have and upper and lower units, each featuring flexible living/dining areas and master bedrooms, with cantilevered balconies overlooking the sea, Arthur says. The project was launched by the owners of nearby Norse Hill Villa & Botanical Gardens in San San Estates.
Norse Springs will have an extraordinary view of one of Jamaica’s most photographed islands, which also is called Monkee Island or Princess Island, as it was once owned by Princess Nina Agha Khan.
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‘May Jamaica be a hit for Chris Blackwell’
New York Times Travel magazine profiles the founder of Island Records, with a stop in Port Antonio.
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The oldest swingers: the Jolly Boys
Named by Errol Flynn in the 1950s, the Jolly Boys were once the toast of Jamaica. Now, after nearly five decades playing second fiddle to reggae, the band is enjoying a remarkable revival. Will the Jolly Boys finally have the last laugh? (July 2010)
The oldest swingers: the Jolly Boys
“Rehab” video recorded at Geejam Studios
. (The woman in the red hat: Patrice Wymore Flynn, widow of Errol Flynn.)
The Resurgence of Michael Lee Chin – Part II
Chin talks about resuming reinvestment in Portland, including Trident Castle and Blue Lagoon. (April 2010)
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Overseas film projects boost Port Antonio
Few places in Jamaica can lay claim to being as naturally beautiful and diverse as Port Antonio, a quality that continues to make it an ideal location for major overseas film projects that engage the local industry and contribute in a significant way to the economy of the town and the wider Jamaica. (August 2010)
Cameron Diaz and Tom Cruise filming Knight and Day at Frenchman’s Cove.
Lee Chin can claim his castle – Wins court battle for Trident property
The Court of Appeal has declared billionaire Michael Lee Chin the beneficial owner of Trident Castle, the impressive Portland landmark operated as a luxury villa that has hosted many of the world’s rich and famous. (August 2009)
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Port Antonio’s revival: Tourism minister unveils plans to revitalise Portland’s capital
Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett, has hinted that just over $100 million will be spent in Port Antonio to deal with a series of projects under the ‘Spruce Up Jamaica’ programme, which will continue into this financial year. (April 2008)
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