MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica — Palace Amusement Company Limited has made the difficult decision to permanently shutter its Multiplex Montego Bay cinema location following irreparable damage sustained during Category 5 Hurricane Melissa in October 2025. The entertainment venue, which had served the community for over two decades, succumbed to extensive mould infestation and structural damage that rendered the facility beyond recovery.
In an emotional statement released via Instagram, company executives described the heartbreaking process of assessing the devastation. “To our valued patrons of Palace Multiplex serving Montego Bay and environs: It is with a sad and heavy heart that we have come to say goodbye,” the announcement began. The statement detailed how the company struggled to salvage operations but ultimately confronted the reality that the property was completely unsalvageable.
The Multiplex had been a cornerstone of Montego Bay’s entertainment landscape since its grand opening in December 2001. Palace Amusement described the location as holding “a special place in our hearts,” noting that Montego Bay had become a “second home” for the company throughout its operational history. After months of rigorous evaluation and deliberation, management concluded that reactivating the cinema venue was financially and logistically unfeasible.
The closure represents a significant loss for the local community and Jamaica’s entertainment sector, marking the end of an era for cinematic experiences in the region. The company expressed profound gratitude to patrons for their unwavering support throughout the cinema’s 24-year history, acknowledging the special bond formed with the Montego Bay community.