Jamaica National Heritage Trust

79 Duke Street, Kingston Jamaica

4 March 2025

News For Immediate Release:

JNHT Reiterates Free Public Access to Blue Lagoon

The Jamaica National Heritage Trust takes note of misinformation in the media and wishes to make it clear that access to the Blue Lagoon in Portland is available to the public free of charge.

The Blue Lagoon is a national monument that is managed by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT).

There have been recent renovations at the facility, including rehabilitation of restrooms, landscaping and installation of signs and storyboards.

Some vending, including craft vending, is allowed on the Blue Lagoon shore.

Space for parking is limited. This challenge has contributed to some visitors using privately owned properties such as the nearby Tropical Lagoon Resort Limited, to park at a minimal fee. The JNHT does not provide security at the Blue Lagoon.

It is important to note that the land surrounding the entire Blue Lagoon is currently and has been privately owned for over 50 years. Therefore, the JNHT has been regulating the space, protecting the national monument and facilitating direct access by land and sea to the Blue Lagoon.

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For further information contact:

Tamika Clough

Public Relations and Marketing Officer

Jamaica National Heritage Trust

Tamikaclough@jnht.com

876-227-3310