Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says tourism continues to be the engine of growth for the economy, and that locals have a responsibility to ensure the sector remains competitive and visitor friendly. Addressing the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX)  Tourism Trade Show at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on September 20, Dr. McNeill said the sector has...

The Institute of Jamaica expresses its deepest regret at the passing of noted Jamaican born novelist, Anthony C. Winkler, who was presented with his Musgrave Gold medal for distinguished eminence in the field of Literature in 2014, ten years after he won the Musgrave Silver Medal in the said category. The Executive Director of the Institute, Anne Marie Bonner said...

A pilot project launched last year to pool the resources of the Paul Bogle, Seaforth and Robert Lightbourne high schools in St. Thomas under a school district arrangement model, has been doing “exceptionally well”. This is according to Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Dr. Grace McLean, at a press conference earlier this month. A National Education Inspectorate...

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, says Jamaica’s education system  has come a long way with every student now able to access five years of secondary studies. He said that this was not the case roughly 90 years ago as there was little space in secondary schools to accommodate students. After Independence only 15 per cent of the secondary school...

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, said discussions are underway for the resumption of the tourist rail service from Montego Bay to Appleton Estate in St. Elizabeth. The service called ‘Appleton Express’ ceased operations in the 1990s.  It offered visitors a chance to tour the rum estate and factory by train. They were able to make stops in...

Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook, says the opening up of Cuba as a tourist destination should provide opportunities for the sector in Jamaica. Addressing a media breakfast as part of the 25th staging of the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) Tourism Trade Show, at the Hilton Resort in St. James, on September 21, Mr. Pennicook said recent developments in Cuba should...

President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Nicola Madden- Greig, said the entity is moving to play a more pivotal role in the protection of the nation’s children. This, as the JHTA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Conduct for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism, (The CODE). The CODE...