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Executive Director of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourism Association (JHTA), Camille Needham (left), shares a light moment with (from left) Director of Tourism, Donovan White; Chair of Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) Planning Committee, Nicola Madden-Greig and President of the JHTA, Christopher Jarrett, following Monday’s (September 15) press launch of JAPEX 2025 at the JTB offices in New Kingston. JAPEX will be held from September 21 to 24 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.
Executive Director of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourism Association (JHTA), Camille Needham (left), shares a light moment with (from left) Director of Tourism, Donovan White; Chair of Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) Planning Committee, Nicola Madden-Greig and President of the JHTA, Christopher Jarrett, following Monday’s (September 15) press launch of JAPEX 2025 at the JTB offices in New Kingston. JAPEX will be held from September 21 to 24 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

JAPEX 2025 to Be Bigger Than Ever

Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) 2025 is expected to be the biggest ever with a record number of industry stakeholders, including 116 international buyers from more than 25 countries. An annual event, organised by the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA)...
Administrator at the Port Authority of Jamaica, Shannon McCalla (fourth from left), joins Captain of the Margaritaville at Sea Islander, Theodore Mitropoulos (fifth from left), and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lannaman & Morris Shipping Group, Charmaine Maragh (third from right), along with other stakeholders in a ceremonial exchange of plaques during the Margaritaville at Sea Islander inaugural call at Reynolds Pier in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Thursday, September 11.
Administrator at the Port Authority of Jamaica, Shannon McCalla (fourth from left), joins Captain of the Margaritaville at Sea Islander, Theodore Mitropoulos (fifth from left), and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lannaman & Morris Shipping Group, Charmaine Maragh (third from right), along with other stakeholders in a ceremonial exchange of plaques during the Margaritaville at Sea Islander inaugural call at Reynolds Pier in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Thursday, September 11.

Margaritaville At Sea Islander Makes Inaugural Call to Ocho Rios
Cultural events are a major part of the offerings at the Artisan Village in Falmouth, Trelawny.
Cultural events are a major part of the offerings at the Artisan Village in Falmouth, Trelawny.

Artisan Village in Falmouth Expected to Host Regular Events
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (3rd right), shares lens time at the 4th Annual American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) Caribbean Showcase, at Sandals South Coast, in Westmoreland, on Sunday, August 24. With the Minister (from left) are: President and CEO of ASTA, Zane Kerby; Tourism Ministers - Deputy Prime Minister of St Lucia, Hon. Dr. Ernest Hilaire; Hon. Carlos James of St. Vincent & the Grenadines; and Hon. Adrian Thomas from Grenada; Secretary-General and CEO of the Caribbean Tourism Organization, Mrs. Dona Regis-Prosper; Minister of Tourism for Barbados, Hon. G.P. Ian Gooding-Edghill and Executive VP of Sales & Industry Relations, Unique Vacations, Gary Sadler.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (3rd right), shares lens time at the 4th Annual American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) Caribbean Showcase, at Sandals South Coast, in Westmoreland, on Sunday, August 24. With the Minister (from left) are: President and CEO of ASTA, Zane Kerby; Tourism Ministers - Deputy Prime Minister of St Lucia, Hon. Dr. Ernest Hilaire; Hon. Carlos James of St. Vincent & the Grenadines; and Hon. Adrian Thomas from Grenada; Secretary-General and CEO of the Caribbean Tourism Organization, Mrs. Dona Regis-Prosper; Minister of Tourism for Barbados, Hon. G.P. Ian Gooding-Edghill and Executive VP of Sales & Industry Relations, Unique Vacations, Gary Sadler.

Region Must Not Become Complacent Because of Remarkable Rebound of Tourism – Bartlett
Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo) Executive Director, Wade Mars (second row, right), shares lens with trainee bartenders who will benefit from the Port Royal Saloon Waters Tour following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between TPDCo and Red Stripe on Monday (August 25). The MOU represents an agreement between the two entities to collaborate on the development of the Port Royal Saloon Waters Tour. They are joined by Brand Manager of Red Stripe and Dragon Stout, Amoye Phillpotts-Brown (front row, right); TPDCo Destination Manager for Kingston, Mikisha Silvera (front row, second right); and TPDCo Director of Product Development and Community Tourism, Kerry-Ann Lowe (front row, left). The signing of the MOU took place at Red Stripe’s Spanish Town Road headquarters in Kingston.
Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo) Executive Director, Wade Mars (second row, right), shares lens with trainee bartenders who will benefit from the Port Royal Saloon Waters Tour following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between TPDCo and Red Stripe on Monday (August 25). The MOU represents an agreement between the two entities to collaborate on the development of the Port Royal Saloon Waters Tour. They are joined by Brand Manager of Red Stripe and Dragon Stout, Amoye Phillpotts-Brown (front row, right); TPDCo Destination Manager for Kingston, Mikisha Silvera (front row, second right); and TPDCo Director of Product Development and Community Tourism, Kerry-Ann Lowe (front row, left). The signing of the MOU took place at Red Stripe’s Spanish Town Road headquarters in Kingston.

TPDCO and Red Stripe Sign MOU for New Tourism Product in Port Royal

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National Water Commission (NWC) Regional Manager for Portland, Richard Williams (second right) and Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace (second left), shake hands following the signing of the Financing Agreement for the $22-million Carder Park Wastewater Project in Port Antonio, Portland, on Wednesday (August 20), in Carder Park. Sharing the moment are Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), and Mayor of Port Antonio, Councillor Paul Thompson.
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Wastewater Project for Carder Park in Portland

The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) and the National Water Commission (NWC) signed a financing agreement on August 20 for the $22-million Carder Park Wastewater Project in Port Antonio, Portland. The project includes the installation of a lift station which will connect Carder Park and the Port Antonio Craft Village to the newly built Anchovy Wastewater Treatment Plant in the parish....
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), breaks ground for the US$700-million Moon Palace The Grand Montego Bay, in Success, St. James, on Monday, August 11. He is joined by (from left) Custos of St. James, Bishop Conrad Pitkin; Vice President, Moon Palace Jamaica All-Inclusive Resort, Clifton Reader; Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon; Chief Executive Officer of Palace Resorts, Gibran Chapur; Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett; and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams.
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PM Breaks Ground for US$700-Million Resort in St. James

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Monday (August 11) broke ground for the US$700-million Moon Palace The Grand Montego Bay, in Success, St. James. The luxury resort, being developed by Palace Resorts, is set to redefine hospitality in the Caribbean and will generate 3,000 jobs upon completion. The Grand will feature 1,200 luxury suites, including overwater bungalows,...
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Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace (left), with Robert Davis in a Captain America costume at the AnimeCom Fest 2025, held at the National Arena in Kingston on August 10. AnimeCom Fest is Jamaica’s premier convention celebrating animation, cosplay, comics, gaming, film, K-pop, content creation, and cultural diversity. It brings together fans, creators, and industry professionals, while inspiring creativity and innovation among Jamaica’s youth. TEF’s sponsorship reflects its commitment to expanding Jamaica’s cultural and entertainment tourism offerings, creating new economic opportunities, and strengthening the link between tourism and the island’s growing creative industries.
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PHOTO: Dr. Carey Wallace at AnimeCom Fest 2025

Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace (left), with Robert Davis in a Captain America costume at the AnimeCom Fest 2025, held at the National Arena in Kingston on August 10. AnimeCom Fest is Jamaica’s premier convention celebrating animation, cosplay, comics, gaming, film, K-pop, content creation, and cultural diversity. It brings together fans, creators, and industry...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Harmony Cove development project in Duncans, Trelawny, on July 22.
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Harmony Cove Development Will Boost Employment, Foster Linkages Across Multiple Sectors

The Harmony Cove development project will generate significant employment opportunities for Jamaicans and foster linkages across multiple sectors, including manufacturing, agriculture, artisanship, and transportation, says Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. He said that the project’s ripple effect will strengthen local supply chains, boost small businesses, and promote sustainable livelihoods through the ‘Jamaica First’ initiative, which encourages local ownership of the...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Tourism

Guilsbro Gets Multipurpose Court and Playfield Under ‘Spruce Up Jamaica’

Residents of Guilsbro in St. James now have a vibrant space for sports, recreation and community engagement, with the opening of a new multipurpose court and playfield. The facility, which was provided under the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) Spruce Up Jamaica programme, was officially opened by Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday (July...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Tourism

New TPDCo Office in Black River to Expand Tourism Access for All Jamaicans

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the newly opened Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) office in Black River, St. Elizabeth, will serve as a vital community hub, helping Jamaicans at all levels to access opportunities in the industry. Speaking during the official opening on July 16, Mr. Bartlett encouraged residents to engage the office actively and reach out if expectations...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fifth left), cuts the ribbon for the US$1-billion Harmony Cove development project in Duncans, Trelawny on Tuesday (July 22). Among those sharing in the occasion are Chairman of Harmonisation Limited, Jeffrey Hall (left); Member of Parliament for Trelawny Northern, Tova Hamilton (third left); Managing Partner, Nexus Luxury Collection, Christopher Anand (fourth left); Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (sixth left); Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (fourth right); Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (third right); Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right); Opposition candidate for Trelawny Northern, Dr. Wykeham McNeill (right).
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PM Cuts Ribbon for US$1-Billion Harmony Cove Development

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Tuesday (July 22), cut the ribbon for the US$1-billion Harmony Cove development in Duncans, Trelawny, which promises to be a transformative project for the parish and the wider Jamaica. The large-scale tourism and real estate project, which will span 2,300 acres of land on the northwestern coast of Jamaica, between Montego...
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