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Representatives of the Duncans Development Area Committee that won the quiz competition during the Social Development Commission (SDC) and Trelawny Parish Development Committee, Community Development Committee Conference and Quiz at the First Assembly of God Church in Falmouth, Trelawny, on Thursday (April 3). They are (from left) Hopeton Shreeves, Serena Virgo, Jodi-Ann Gordon-Williams, Kareen Small-Miranda, Sidannie Merchant and Leontashae Demillion.
Representatives of the Duncans Development Area Committee that won the quiz competition during the Social Development Commission (SDC) and Trelawny Parish Development Committee, Community Development Committee Conference and Quiz at the First Assembly of God Church in Falmouth, Trelawny, on Thursday (April 3). They are (from left) Hopeton Shreeves, Serena Virgo, Jodi-Ann Gordon-Williams, Kareen Small-Miranda, Sidannie Merchant and Leontashae Demillion.

Trelawny Parish Development Committee Ahead of National Benchmarks in Community Development

The Trelawny Parish Development Committee (TPDC) stands ahead of national benchmarks in community development, with verified Community Development Committees (CDCs) active in over 60 per cent of its communities. Executive Director of the Social Development Commission (SDC), Omar Frith, made...
Tourism Minister and Chair of the Organization of American States (OAS) Inter-American Tourism Commission, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), addresses the opening ceremony of the 26th American Congress of Ministers and High-Level Authorities of Tourism on Thursday (April 3), at the OAS headquarters in Washington DC. He is flanked by Secretary General of the OAS, Ambassador Luis Almagro; and Chair of the Inter-American Council on Integral Development (CIDI) and Permanent Representative of St. Vincent and the Grenadines to the OAS, Ambassador Lou-Anne Gilchrist. This year’s Congress is exploring how cultural heritage, community-based initiatives, and inclusive tourism can drive sustainable economic development and environmental stewardship across the region.
Tourism Minister and Chair of the Organization of American States (OAS) Inter-American Tourism Commission, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), addresses the opening ceremony of the 26th American Congress of Ministers and High-Level Authorities of Tourism on Thursday (April 3), at the OAS headquarters in Washington DC. He is flanked by Secretary General of the OAS, Ambassador Luis Almagro; and Chair of the Inter-American Council on Integral Development (CIDI) and Permanent Representative of St. Vincent and the Grenadines to the OAS, Ambassador Lou-Anne Gilchrist. This year’s Congress is exploring how cultural heritage, community-based initiatives, and inclusive tourism can drive sustainable economic development and environmental stewardship across the region.

PHOTOS: Minister Bartlett at 26th American Congress of Ministers and High-Level Authorities of Tourism
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

Minister Bartlett to Attend Inter-American Tourism Congress in Washington DC
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, delivers the keynote address at the launch of the Tourism Entertainment Academy (TEA), at the Artisan Village in Falmouth, Trelawny, on March 27.
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, delivers the keynote address at the launch of the Tourism Entertainment Academy (TEA), at the Artisan Village in Falmouth, Trelawny, on March 27.

Tourism Minister Describes Launch of TEA as Transformative
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (third left) stands in front of the Falmouth Jam-Iconic Experience sign in Trelawny, which was unveiled on Friday ( March 28). He is joined by (from left), Chairman of the Falmouth Destination Assurance Council, Dr. Shaun Jones; Member of Parliament for Trelawny Northern, Tova Hamilton; Member of Parliament for Trelawny Southern, Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert; Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager; and Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Wade Mars.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (third left) stands in front of the Falmouth Jam-Iconic Experience sign in Trelawny, which was unveiled on Friday ( March 28). He is joined by (from left), Chairman of the Falmouth Destination Assurance Council, Dr. Shaun Jones; Member of Parliament for Trelawny Northern, Tova Hamilton; Member of Parliament for Trelawny Southern, Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert; Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager; and Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Wade Mars.

Falmouth’s Jam-Iconic Experience Sign Unveiled

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Senator the Hon. Delano Seiveright, addresses tourism stakeholders at the launch of the ninth staging of the Jill Stewart Mobay City Run held at Sandals Montego Bay on Monday (March 24).
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Tourism Stakeholders Urged to Forge Partnerships to Expand Global Reach

Local tourism stakeholders are being encouraged to engage in networking at the global level to increase their visibility and profit margins. The advice came from Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Senator the Hon. Delano Seiveright, during his address at the launch of the ninth staging of the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run held at Sandals Montego Bay...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), is greeted by Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace (left) at ‘The Event Playbook: Strategies for Event Tourism Success’ workshop held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston on Friday (March 21). Sharing the moment is Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
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PHOTOS: The Event Playbook Strategies For Event Tourism Success’ Workshop

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), is greeted by Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace (left) at ‘The Event Playbook: Strategies for Event Tourism Success’ workshop held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston on Friday (March 21). Sharing the moment is Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre) addresses the meeting of the Standing Finance Committee in Gordon House on Thursday (March 6). He is flanked by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Jennifer Griffith and Director of Tourism, Donovan White.
Tourism

$16 Billion Allocated to Tourism for 2025/2026

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the budget for the 2025/2026 financial year has increased slightly with over $16 billion allocated for initiatives to enhance efficiency and growth in the sector. The Minister, who was addressing the meeting of the Standing Finance Committee at Gordon House on Thursday (March 6), said the focus for the upcoming fiscal year will be...
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Project Coordinator/Manager for the Agri-Linkages Exchange (ALEX), Candice Constantine, outlines the benefits of the platform to farmers at the Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival’s Farmers’ Trade Day. The event was held at UTECH’s Alfred Sangster Auditorium on February 28.
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Over $40 Million Earned on Alex Platform So Far This Year

The Agri-Linkages Exchange (ALEX) portal generated earnings of $40 million for farmers during the first two months of 2025. This was disclosed by Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, who was speaking at the Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival’s Farmers’ Trade Day held at the Alfred Sangster Auditorium at the University of Technology (UTECH) in Kingston on Friday (February 28). Mr....
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Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), joins Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, in welcoming patrons to the eighth Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival at Hope Gardens, Kingston, on Saturday (March 1).
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Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival Kicks Off

The aroma of freshly brewed Blue Mountain Coffee filled the air at Hope Gardens in Kingston on Saturday (March 1), as Jamaica’s premier coffee festival returned for the eighth year. The Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival, previously staged in Newcastle, St. Andrew, was moved to the larger venue, allowing for an expanded celebration, with over 60 vendors offering a diverse...
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