Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, has emphasised the need to control tourist harassment in Jamaica if the country is to consistently increase its visitor arrivals and reap the benefits of the sector. “We want the visitors to, not only come on the ship but to come off the ship and walk around and experience Jamaica.  We...

The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) has committed an additional $200 million over the next five years, to the introduction of new technology, and re-engineering of immigration operations. This was disclosed by Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill during his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, May 27. He explained that...

Cruise passenger arrivals are projected to increase to a record 1.4 million passengers this calendar year. “The first four months of this year have shown an increase of 3.6 per cent, representing an impressive recovery from a decline of 4.2 per cent last year,” Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill said. He was making his contribution to...

Preliminary figures from the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment show that Jamaica received 10,000 additional stopover visitors during the 2013/14 winter tourist season. This represents a two per cent increase over the previous corresponding period. This increase, according to Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, has resulted in a number of “positive trends” currently occurring in the tourism industry in...

The Ministries of Tourism and Entertainment, and Industry, Investment and Commerce, have collaborated for the development of a major economic initiative aimed at attracting more local and foreign investments into the economy. The ‘Shovel-Ready’ Project Initiative is being developed as part of efforts to pre-package a number of investment opportunities that will streamline and expedite the process of investment in...

The Government is expected to provide $1 billion in loan financing to the micro, Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSME) this year, as it continues to increase support to the sector. Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 21. He noted that...

The Government is currently finalising a four-year US$50 million Growth and Competitiveness loan project with the World Bank, as it continues to improve the business environment in Jamaica. Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, made the announcement during his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 21. He noted that Jamaica Promotions...