OCHO RIOS BUSINESS LEADERS WELCOME NEWS OF CRUISE PIER REOPENING Business interests and other stakeholders in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, are upbeat following Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett’s announcent regarding the reopening of the town’s main cruise pier. Closed since February 2024 due to severe flood damage, the pier is now expected to resume operations before the start of the cruise season at the end of the year. This projection has fueled optimism among local business interests that depend on cruise tourism and the vibrant activities that flourish when the port is operational.