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Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (centre), in discussion with Mayor of Lucea , Councillor Wynter McIntosh (2nd left), during a tour of the town in Hanover, on September 23. A major beautification project is to be undertaken in Lucea soon. Others (from left) are: Member of Parliament for Western Hanover, Hon. Ian Hayles; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Jennifer Griffiths and Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Dennis Hickey.

Major Beautification Project for Lucea

A major beautification project involving four government agencies and the Hanover Parish Council is to get underway in Lucea, Hanover. Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, who toured the town and its outskirts on September 23, announced...

President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards, provides details on the agency’s latest efforts to promote Jamaica’s film and creative industries, and announces a number of upcoming initiatives. Occasion was a special briefing, held at JAMPRO’s New Kingston offices, on September 23.

JAMPRO Facilitates $200 Million in Entertainment Projects

President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards (centre), listens as JAMPRO Chairman, Milton Samuda (left), emphasizes a point, at a special briefing held at JAMPRO’s New Kingston offices, on September 23. Details on the agency’s latest efforts to promote Jamaica’s film and creative industries, and a number of upcoming initiatives were given. At right, Film Commissioner and Creative Industries Manager at JAMPRO, Carole Beckford.

JAMPRO to Host Open Day for Stakeholders in Film and Creative Industries

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (left) and President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Nicola Madden Greig, at the official opening of the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) trade show, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Sunday, September 21.

Cruise Ship Arrivals Up 10%

Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips.

Jamaica Moves from Stable to Positive

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (left), having a light conversation with Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ) Chief Executive Officer, Dennis Chung, prior to the start of Tuesday’s (September 23) PSOJ President’s Forum Breakfast, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, at which she was guest speaker. Senator Falconer spoke on the theme: ‘Women on Boards’.

12 years ago Information

Govt. Committed to Gender Equality – Senator Falconer

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, says the Government is committed to the principle of gender equality, and that its dedication to the promotion and protection of women’s rights has been longstanding and unequivocal. Speaking at Tuesday’s (September 23) Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ) President’s Forum Breakfast, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, on...

Volunteers remove plastic bags, bottles, old tyres and other garbage from the Shipwreck beach along the Palisadoes Strip in Kingston on Saturday, September 20, in observation of International Coastal Clean-Up Day.

12 years ago Tourism

Jamaicans Urged to Protect Country’s Beaches

Minister of Tourism and Environment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says that citizens must be part of the national effort to preserve the natural environment, including the country’s beaches. He noted that while Government continues to give priority to environmental protection, for the initiatives to have a lasting impact, citizens must be activity involved. Minister McNeill was speaking to JIS News...

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (right), in conversation with Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Lenworth Fulton (left), during his tour of booths at JAPEX 2014, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St.
James, on September 22. Others (from second left) are: President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, Nicola Madden Greig and Chairman of the Jamaica Tourist Board, Dennis Morrison.

12 years ago Tourism

JAPEX 2014 One of the Best Ever – Tourism Minister

The premier tourism trade show, JAPEX 2014, achieved almost 100 per cent increase in the number of participants over last year, with Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, describing it as one of the best ever. Ending Tuesday, September 23, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in Rose Hall, St. James, the show attracted over 105 buyers from...

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Dr. the Hon. Wykeham McNeill says players in the sector are being educated about the Chikungunya Virus.

12 years ago Tourism

Tourism Ministry Sensitizing Industry Players About Chikungunya Virus

The Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment is taking proactive steps in preparing players in the hospitality trade for any effects from the Chikungunya virus, which has been affecting sections of the country. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, told JIS News that the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) has been supporting a number of initiatives, being undertaken by the Ministry of...

President and Chief Executive Officer, Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited, Richard Byles (at podium), addressing the recent launch of the 2014/15 Public Sector Customer Service Competition, being staged by the Office of the Cabinet, at the Ministry of Finance and Planning in Kingston. Listening keenly at the head table are: Cabinet Secretary, Ambassador Douglas Saunders; Chairperson, Jamaica Customer Service Association (JaCSA), Lanie Oakley-Williams (right); and President, Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) President, O’Neil Grant.

12 years ago Executive

Public Sector Entities Vie for Attractive Prizes in Customer Service Competition

Several attractive prizes are up for grabs in the 2014/15 Public Sector Customer Service Competition, organized by the Office of the Cabinet through the Public Sector Modernization Division (PSMD). The seventh staging of the biennial event was launched recently at the Ministry of Finance and Planning in Kingston. Winners will be decided by public vote, and a panel of judges,...

Minister of National Security, the Hon. Peter Bunting.

12 years ago National Security and Peace

National Security Minister Condemns Killing of Police Constable

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting has strongly condemned this afternoon’s murder of a police constable who was shot and killed by gunmen in August Town, St. Andrew. Minister Bunting has expressed deep condolences to the relatives, friends and colleagues of the constable who was attached to the Operations Support Unit at the Half Way Tree Police Station. The constable...

President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, (JHTA), Nicola Madden Grieg, addresses the opening of the 2014 Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) trade show on Sunday, September 22, the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

12 years ago Tourism

JAPEX 2014 Will Boost Business for Local Tourism Interests

The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) is expressing optimism that Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) 2014 will result in “tremendous business” for local players in the industry. President of the Association, Nicola Madden Greig, in addressing the opening of the trade show at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Sunday, September 21, said this year’s event has...