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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 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.

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...
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 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.

South Coast Tourism Post-Hurricane Revival Highlights Jamaica’s Overall Industry Resilience
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.
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 Minister Describes Two-Day Global Radio Remote As Highly Effective
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.

To Advance Agri-Tourism Requires Strengthening Agriculture and Fisheries – Minister
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett

Jamaicans Urged to Convert Ideas into Goods and Services to Strengthen Tourism Product

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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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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right, head table), addresses members of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Board during a luncheon hosted in his honour following his meeting with members of the IDB Board of Directors in Washington DC, on Tuesday (April 7). Others at the head table (from left) are Executive Director of the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC), Professor Lloyd Waller; Executive Vice President of the IDB, Jordan Schwartz; and Director of Tourism Trade and International Relations in the Tourism Ministry, Christina Edwards.
Foreign AffairsTourism

Minister Bartlett Calls for Caribbean Tourism Bank

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has formally called for the creation of a dedicated Caribbean Tourism Bank, urging the Inter American Development Bank (IDB) to champion a region specific financial institution that can develop tailored products and financing solutions to meet the unique needs of the Caribbean tourism sector. He made the call during remarks at a luncheon on Tuesday...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), addresses over 90 travel advisors from Northeast United States during the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) Travel Advisory Reception at Catherine’s Restaurant in Laurel, Maryland, on April 7.
Foreign AffairsTourism

Tourism Minister Lauds Over 90 Travel Advisors in Northeast US Market

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has lauded more than 90 travel advisors and trade partners operating out of the Northeast United States (US) market, including 50 of Jamaica’s top performers. “You are not just selling a destination. You are shaping dreams, building confidence, and influencing decisions at a moment when trust matters more than ever,” he said, while addressing the...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Hon. Tova Hamilton (third right, front row), poses with students from Mulgrave Primary School in St. Elizabeth, which is among the beneficiaries of 20 dual‑fuel 15,000‑watt portable generators donated for distribution to educational institutions most affected by Hurricane Melissa. The generators were handed over during a ceremony held on Tuesday (April 7) at the National Education Trust (NET) Building, Caenwood Centre, Kingston. The donation was made possible through a collaboration involving Jamaica Vacations Limited (JamVac) and the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Foundation, based in Geneva, Switzerland, with support from its local affiliate, MSC Jamaica Limited. Other participating stakeholders include (from left, back row) Senior Education Officer, Region Four, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Everette Riley; NET Executive Director, Latoya Harris-Ghartey; MSC Jamaica Limited Managing Director, Roger Hinds; JamVac Executive Director, Joy Roberts; Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Executive Director, Dr. Carey Wallace; Assistant Chief Education Officer in the Education Ministry
EducationHurricane Relief & RecoveryTourism

20 Generators Donated to Aid Recovery in Hurricane-Affected Schools

Schools hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa on October 28 will receive additional support through the distribution of 20 generators, provided by the National Education Trust (NET) in partnership with Jamaica Vacations Limited (JamVac). The new 15,000 watt dual fuel portable generators were officially handed over on Tuesday (April 7), during a ceremony at the National Education Trust (NET) Building, Caenwood...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left, seated); Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left, seated); Owner of the Jamaica Kingsmen Caribbean Premier Leage (CPL) T20 Cricket Franchise, Fawad Sarwar (second right, seated); and CPL Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Pete Russell (right, seated), sign documents during a press conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (March 31) to announce the new franchise. Looking on (from left, standing) are: Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby; Tourism Director, Donovan White; Chief Medical Officer for Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the CPL, Dr. Akshai Mansingh; CWI CEO, Chris Dehring; and Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) President, Dr. Donovan Bennett.
CultureGender AffairsSportTourism

CPL Return to Jamaica to Boost Sports Tourism and Economic Activity– Minister Bartlett

Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica’s re-engagement with the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) T20 cricket tournament will bolster sports tourism and stimulate economic activity nationwide. Speaking during a recent press briefing at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, Mr. Bartlett welcomed the development as a significant milestone for cricket in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean. He underscored the broader...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, speaks during the reopening ceremony for Eclipse at Half Moon Resort in Rose Hall, St. James, on Thursday (April 2).
Tourism

Nearly 4,000 Worker Housing Units Planned Amid Tourism Boom in Montego Bay

Jamaica’s tourism boom is now being channelled into housing for sector workers, with plans underway to deliver nearly 4,000 units in and around Montego Bay, St. James — the nation’s tourism capital. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, announced that arrangements are being finalised for the construction of 2,250 housing units at Grange Pen, St. James. He explained that, together with...
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