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Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Vernon (seated centre), signs a contract for the rehabilitation of the Harbour Circle roadway, during a press briefing held on July 9, at the St. James Municipal Corporation Building in Montego Bay. Looking on (seated from left) are Acting Chief Executive Officer, St. James Municipal Corporation, Trevion Manning and FSC Construction Limited contractor, Cosmore Thompson. Witnessing the signing (back row, left) are Procurement Officer of St. James Municipal Corporation, Patrick Rhoden; Deputy Mayor and Chairman of the Infrastructure Committee, Councillor Dwight Crawford; and Superintendent of Roads and Works, Yannick Beckford.

Harbour Circle Roadway and St. James Street Sidewalk to Be Rehabilitated

The Harbour Circle roadway and St. James Street sidewalk in Montego Bay are slated for rehabilitation, under the urban development component of the MoBay Step-Up Programme, following a contract signing ceremony held on Thursday (July 9) at the St. James...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, delivers the keynote address during the annual 'Christmas in July' trade show, held on Thursday (July 9) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

‘local First’ Initiative To Link Tourism Growth With Domestic Enterprise

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), admires the unique jewellery pieces created by Owner of Jay Khan Aesthetics, Tamika Campbell (left), at the Christmas in July trade show held on Thursday (July 9) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Minister Bartlett is joined by (from second left) Executive Director at the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace and State Minister in the Ministry of Tourism, Hon. Tova Hamilton. The event, which is in its 12th staging, concludes on July 10.

TEF Reaffirms Support for Jamaican Artisans

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the keynote address during the handover and reopening ceremony for the Castleton Botanical Gardens in St. Mary on July 1.

Holland Bamboo in St. Elizabeth to Be Pedestrianised for Eco-Tourism

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 Kingston.

Christmas in July Trade Show July 9-10

Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace, addresses a session at the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) Tourism Forum at Sandals Dunns River in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Saturday, June 27.

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TEF to Introduce Alternative Pathways to Support Students

The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) is to introduce alternative pathways to support students, in addition to its existing summer internship programme. Executive Director of the TEF, Carey Wallace, said the agency received approximately 16,900 applications for about 1,000 paid internship positions, underscoring the growing demand among young people for work-readiness opportunities. Mr. Wallace said the overwhelming response highlighted the need...

Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Michael Belnavis

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St. Ann’s Bay Mayor Anticipates Economic Boom from Reggae Sumfest

Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis, is anticipating a boom in tourism and business activity from the staging of Reggae Sumfest 2026 in St. Ann. With ongoing work being carried out at the Catherine Hall venue in St. James, which was damaged by Hurricane Melissa last October, this year’s international summer music festival will be held on July 18 at Plantation Cove in Priory. Mayor Belnavis, who has long championed St. Ann as a premier entertainment destination, said the move signals a new chapter for the resort parish and the wider northeastern...

Winners of the 2025 Tourism Product Development Company Quiz Competition from Creative Kids Learning Academy, with Executive Director, Wade Mars and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith.

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Eight Schools Vie for TPDCo Tourism Quiz Title

Eight primary and preparatory schools are vying for top honours in the seventh staging of the Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo) Tourism Quiz Competition. Two quarterfinal matches have already been contested, with the remaining matches scheduled for Tuesday, July 7 and Thursday, July 9, at 6:30 p.m. and 6:20 p.m., respectively on Television Jamaica. Both matches will be rebroadcast the following day at 8:30...

St. Thomas residents graduate from a Tourism Skills Ready project at the Anglican Church Hall in Morant Bay recently.

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St. Thomas Residents Graduate from Tourism Skills-Ready Project

More than 50 residents of St. Thomas are now better equipped to take advantage of the anticipated tourism boom and economic growth in the parish, having benefited from a Tourism Skills Ready project. They were provided with training and certification in areas such as administrative assistance, housekeeping, hospitality and maintenance, and mixology to enhance their employability. The residents were also...

Jamaica Public Service (JPS) President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Hugh Grant (second left), receives the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association’s President’s Award for JPS’s restoration efforts following Hurricane Melissa, from former JHTA President, Christopher Jarrett (second right). Sharing in the moment are (from left) JPS Customer Care Area Manager, Le-Var Allen and Client Relations Manager, Julia Gordon. The Award was presented at the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) Awards Luncheon at Sandals Dunn’s River in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Saturday, June 27.

2 weeks ago Tourism

Outstanding Contributors to Tourism Industry Recognised

Outstanding contributors to Jamaica's tourism industry were recognised at the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) 65th Annual Awards Luncheon, held at Sandals Dunn's River in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Saturday, June 27. The event celebrated individuals and organisations whose leadership, innovation and commitment have helped to strengthen Jamaica's tourism product. Among the top honours presented was the Special...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) Tourism Forum at Sandals Dunn’s River in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on June 27.

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Gov’t Advancing Infrastructure to Boost Tourism Growth – Minister Bartlett

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Government is advancing a range of infrastructure and destination development projects to support sustained growth and investment in Jamaica’s tourism sector. His remarks follow calls from industry stakeholders for sustained investment in destination infrastructure to support the sector’s expansion, made during the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) Tourism Forum at Sandals Dunn’s...

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses a session of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association

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Tourism Stakeholders Encouraged to Promote More Natural Offerings

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, is encouraging tourism stakeholders to help expand Jamaica’s tourism reach, by embracing and promoting the country’s growing potential as a nature-positive destination. Addressing the luncheon session of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association’s 65th Annual Tourism Forum and General Meeting at Sandals Dunn’s River in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on...