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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, delivers the featured address at the launch of the Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMS) Research Support Fund, at The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, in St. Andrew, on April 28.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, delivers the featured address at the launch of the Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMS) Research Support Fund, at The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, in St. Andrew, on April 28.

Minister Urges Greater Integration of Jamaicans into the Tourism Sector

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is urging a deeper and more meaningful integration of Jamaicans into the tourism industry, emphasising that the sector must deliver broader benefits to citizens and local institutions. He made the call while delivering the...
Fashion brand Saffron Maxwell’s Founder and Creative Director, Saffron Maxwell, displays her bag collection during last year
Fashion brand Saffron Maxwell’s Founder and Creative Director, Saffron Maxwell, displays her bag collection during last year's staging of the ‘Christmas in July’ trade show at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Local Manufacturers and Artisans Urged to Submit Applications for Christmas in July Trade Show
Representative of Guinea Hen Wata, Kami-Dale Cross (right), in discussion with representatives from the Boardwalk Village during a previous staging of the annual Speed Networking event, hosted by the Tourism Linkages Network at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James.
Representative of Guinea Hen Wata, Kami-Dale Cross (right), in discussion with representatives from the Boardwalk Village during a previous staging of the annual Speed Networking event, hosted by the Tourism Linkages Network at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James.

Local Suppliers Invited to Register for Speed Networking Event by May 1
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), engages with Jack Sprat Restaurant owner and hotelier, Jason Henzell, during a visit to the Lovers’ Leap attraction in St. Elizabeth on Friday (April 24), as part of the second day of the South Coast Confidence Tour.
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), engages with Jack Sprat Restaurant owner and hotelier, Jason Henzell, during a visit to the Lovers’ Leap attraction in St. Elizabeth on Friday (April 24), as part of the second day of the South Coast Confidence Tour.

Gov’t Prioritising Aviation As Tourism Growth Driver
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, greets Sandy Tatham of Blue Marlin Villas during his visit to Jack Sprat Restaurant in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth, on the second day of the South Coast Confidence Tour on Friday (April 24). Looking on is Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) Destination Manager for the South Coast, Jonathan Bamidele (right).
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, greets Sandy Tatham of Blue Marlin Villas during his visit to Jack Sprat Restaurant in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth, on the second day of the South Coast Confidence Tour on Friday (April 24). Looking on is Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) Destination Manager for the South Coast, Jonathan Bamidele (right).

Gov’t Embarks on Transformative ‘Tourism 3.0’ Initiative

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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), tours a section of the Appleton Estate Rum Tour in St. Elizabeth with Master Blender, Joy Spence (centre), and J. Wray and Nephew Jamaica General Manager, Cecil Smith Jr. (left). The visit, on Thursday (April 23), formed part of the Ministry’s South Coast Confidence Tour.
Tourism

South Coast Towns Being Positioned For Rising Edutourism Demand

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says several towns along Jamaica’s south coast and adjoining areas are being positioned to capitalise on the rising demand for educational and knowledge-based travel. He made the disclosure during a visit to the Appleton Estate Rum Tour in St. Elizabeth on Thursday (April 23), as part of the South Coast Confidence Tour. Mr. Bartlett noted...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), and General Manager at J. Wray and Nephew Jamaica, Cecil Smith Jr. (right), join staff at Appleton Estate in St. Elizabeth in extracting juice from sugar cane. The visit, on Thursday (April 23), formed part of the Ministry’s South Coast Confidence Tour.
Tourism

South Coast Tourism Post-Hurricane Revival Highlights Jamaica’s Overall Industry Resilience

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica’s tourism sector is demonstrating strong resilience, with several key attractions on the south coast reopening and positioning to meet renewed international demand just six months after Hurricane Melissa. He was speaking to journalists during a visit to Appleton Estate in St. Elizabeth on Thursday (April 23), as part of day one of the...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), being interviewed by Radio Host, Gary West, from out of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, at a two-day radio remote, held at the Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in St. Ann, from April 20-21.
Tourism

Tourism Minister Describes Two-Day Global Radio Remote As Highly Effective

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has described Jamaica’s two-day global radio remote as highly effective, following the April 20 to 21 broadcast that reached 2.8 million listeners across Canada and the United Kingdom. Held at the Sandals Ochi Beach Resort, St. Ann, the event was organised by the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), in collaboration with Sandals Resorts International (SRI), to...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.
AgricultureTourism

To Advance Agri-Tourism Requires Strengthening Agriculture and Fisheries – Minister

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says strengthening agriculture and fisheries is essential to advancing Jamaica’s agri-tourism agenda. “For you to have a strong agri-tourism, you have to have strong on both sides… you have to have a strong agricultural base… and then a strong tourism base, and then opportunity for linkages on both,” the Minister said....
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Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, delivers an address at Friday’s (April 17) meeting of the Senate at Gordon House in Kingston.
Foreign AffairsTourism

Casino Gaming Regulations Approved in the Senate

The Senate on Friday (April 17) approved the Casino Gaming (General) Regulations, 2025, which will play a critical role in bringing Jamaica’s casino gaming industry to life. The Regulations were made by the Casino Gaming Commission pursuant to the powers granted under Section 72 of the Casino Gaming Act 2010. They set out the foundational rules for the Commission’s administrative...
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