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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (L) collects his ITIC award for his work in Sustainability and Resilience in Tourism at the ITIC Global Tourism Summit on Monday, November 4, from Ibrahim Ayoub, Group CEO, MD and Board Member of International Tourism Investment Corporation Ltd. 
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (L) collects his ITIC award for his work in Sustainability and Resilience in Tourism at the ITIC Global Tourism Summit on Monday, November 4, from Ibrahim Ayoub, Group CEO, MD and Board Member of International Tourism Investment Corporation Ltd. 

Minister Bartlett Awarded by ITIC for Leadership in Sustainable Tourism and Resilience

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has been awarded by the International Tourism Investment Conference (ITIC) for his outstanding contributions to the development of sustainability and resilient tourism practices in Jamaica. The recognition came during the ITIC Global Tourism Investment...
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (2nd right) engages with the audience at the ITIC Summit in London during a panel discussion on: ‘The responsibility of governments to develop a strategic plan for an investment-focused tourism agenda of the future.’ Other participants included (L-R) Siby Diabira, Senior Manager, Western Europe, IFC; Hon. Vera Kamtukule, Minister of Tourism, Malawi; Hon. Rebecca Miano, Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Kenya, and moderator Carmen Roberts, BBC presenter.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (2nd right) engages with the audience at the ITIC Summit in London during a panel discussion on: ‘The responsibility of governments to develop a strategic plan for an investment-focused tourism agenda of the future.’ Other participants included (L-R) Siby Diabira, Senior Manager, Western Europe, IFC; Hon. Vera Kamtukule, Minister of Tourism, Malawi; Hon. Rebecca Miano, Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Kenya, and moderator Carmen Roberts, BBC presenter.

Supply-Side Growth Key to Boosting Tourism Investment, says Minister Bartlett
Commercial aircraft in flight
Commercial aircraft in flight

Flight Cancellations due to Tropical Storm Rafael
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (r) and Sierra Leone Tourism Minister, Hon. Nabeela Farida Tunis being interviewed by BBC Travel Presenter Carmen Roberts at the International Tourism and Investment Conference (ITIC) Global Tourism Investment Summit at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London, England, on Monday, November 4.
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (r) and Sierra Leone Tourism Minister, Hon. Nabeela Farida Tunis being interviewed by BBC Travel Presenter Carmen Roberts at the International Tourism and Investment Conference (ITIC) Global Tourism Investment Summit at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London, England, on Monday, November 4.

Tourism Minister Bartlett Advocates for Enhanced Commonwealth Collaboration to Drive Global Tourism Growth
Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Honourable Juliet Holness.
Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Honourable Juliet Holness.

Press Release – Jamaica’s Parliament Represented at the 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Sydney, Australia

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Press ReleaseWater

NWC Offices Reopen Today

The National Water Commission is pleased to advise that its Commercial and Administrative offices will re-open today starting at 8:30am. This will allow you our customers to access face-to-face or telephone engagements with representatives at our 14 locations plus any support department that you need. As we - re open, we ask for your patience and understanding for any services...
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Press ReleaseTransport

All ITA Locations Remain Closed Today

The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is advising the public that all its locations will remain closed today, November 5, due to weather conditions associated with Tropical Storm Rafael. This means the usual services offered to the public at our Service Hubs and Corporate Office will not be accessible throughout the day. Customers who require information may reach out via the...
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Health & WellnessPress Release

Health Centres Closed Today; Hospitals Remain Open

The Ministry of Health & Wellness wishes to advise the public that due to the passage of the tropical storm, health centres across the island will be closed today, Tuesday, November 5, 2024. All primary care services are suspended and patients with appointments are asked to be in touch with their health centre later this week to reschedule appointments. All...
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View of the steps leading to the Bank of Jamaica.
Finance & Public ServicePress Release

Bank of Jamaica to Suspend Teller Services to the Public on Tuesday, November 5

Based on the Tropical Storm Warning in effect for Jamaica and other information provided by the Meteorological Service about the expected deterioration in weather conditions associated with the tropical system near the island, Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) advises that its Teller services to the public will be suspended on Tuesday, November 5 until further notice. Bank of Jamaica will activate...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentPress Release

Local Government and Community Development Minister Urges High Public Vigilance as Jamaica Braces for Weather System

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is urging continued vigilance as Cyclone #18 continues developing and Jamaica remains under a Tropical Storm Warning. “I am asking everyone to take due care, and to heed the Advisories being published. I also want to assure everyone that the Government has taken the necessary measures to secure lives and...
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Picture of buses from the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) that operates from the Portmore Depot in St. Catherine.
Press ReleaseTransport

Public Advisory: JUTC Deploys All Available Units to Facilitate Safe Commuter Travel Ahead of Impending Tropical Storm

In light of the projected tropical storm expected to impact the island this evening, the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is taking proactive measures to ensure the safe movement of commuters before the onset of heavy rains and potential flooding. To support the public’s transportation needs and minimize disruptions, JUTC will be deploying all available units to provide additional coverage...
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