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Director of Entertainment at Secrets Resorts, operators of Breathless Montego Bay, Delrose Bahadure (left), in discussion with President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Janet Silvera, during the AMR Jamaica Fest at Breathless Montego Bay, St. James, on August 6.
Director of Entertainment at Secrets Resorts, operators of Breathless Montego Bay, Delrose Bahadure (left), in discussion with President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Janet Silvera, during the AMR Jamaica Fest at Breathless Montego Bay, St. James, on August 6.

Hotel Highlights History and Culture for Visitors on Independence Day

Jamaica’s rich history and vibrant culture were on display at Breathless Hotel, in Montego Bay, St. James, on August 6, as the resort celebrated the country’s 57th year of Independence. The event, dubbed AMR Jamaica Fest, exposed tourists vacationing at...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), observes as President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru, signs the guest book at the Office of the Prime Minister, following a joint press conference, on Monday (Aug. 5). President Kenyatta is in the island for a three-day State visit.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), observes as President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru, signs the guest book at the Office of the Prime Minister, following a joint press conference, on Monday (Aug. 5). President Kenyatta is in the island for a three-day State visit.

Jamaica and Kenya to Collaborate in Sports, Culture, Tourism
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

Minister Bartlett Urges Collective Regional Response to Curtail Growing Sargassum Threats
Tourism Minister, Hon Edmund Bartlett, speaks at the Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme awareness and sensitisation session for tourism workers at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James, on Thursday July 25.
Tourism Minister, Hon Edmund Bartlett, speaks at the Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme awareness and sensitisation session for tourism workers at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James, on Thursday July 25.

Pension Scheme Will Guarantee Tourism Workers Social Security After Retirement – Bartlett
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (third left), and State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (second right), interact with participants in the 2019 Tourism Summer Internship Programme, during a rally at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (July 24). The participants (from left) are Kevon Williams, Danae Wynter, Shaneka Watson and Monique Joseph.
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (third left), and State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (second right), interact with participants in the 2019 Tourism Summer Internship Programme, during a rally at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (July 24). The participants (from left) are Kevon Williams, Danae Wynter, Shaneka Watson and Monique Joseph.

Tourism Ministry Hosts Summer Internship Programme

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Chairman of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Godfrey Dyer, speaking at the launch of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) Expo 2019 held at the S Hotel on Jimmy Cliff Boulevard on Wednesday, July 24.
Tourism

Mobay Bypass Expected to Usher in New Era of Development

Chairman of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Godfrey Dyer, says construction of the Montego Bay perimeter road (bypass) will usher in a “new frontier of economic development” for the Second City and the wider western Jamaica. He said that the project will open up opportunities to achieve further growth in tourism and other sectors. “The growth that Montego Bay, and...
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(FILE) Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., concludes the debate on the Petroleum (Amendment) Act, 2019, in the Senate on Friday (July 5).
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentTourism

Education Campaign on Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme

The Government will be undertaking an educational campaign surrounding the Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the disclosure while closing the debate on the Tourism Workers Pension Act, 2019, in the Senate recently. He said that the “process of putting together that public...
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Head of the Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald Riley.
CommerceIndustryTourism

120 Exhibitors to Showcase Products at ‘Christmas In July’

Some 120 local producers of authentic Jamaican gift and souvenir items will showcase their products and network with corporate entities and various industry players at the fifth staging of ‘Christmas in July’. The event, hosted by the Tourism Linkages Network and its partners, is slated for July 18 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Activities will get under...
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Tourism

Senate Suspends Debate on Tourism Workers Pension Bill

Debate on the Tourism Workers Pension Act, 2019, was suspended in the Senate on Friday (July 12) to allow for further consultations on a number of matters. The Bill seeks to establish a defined contribution pension scheme for hospitality industry workers. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., who...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentTourism

Jamaica Welcomes Two Million Tourists, Earns US$2 Billion for January to June

Jamaica has welcomed approximately two million visitors for the first half of 2019, earning US$2 billion in revenues. Last year, the country had record arrivals of 4.32 million visitors with earnings of US$3.3 billion. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., highlighted the figures while opening debate on the...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), tours the Salt River area of Clarendon on June 3. He is accompanied by State Minister for National Security and Member of Parliament for South East Clarendon, Hon. Rudyard Spencer (left); and  Mayor of May Pen and Chairman of the Clarendon Municipal Corporation, Winston Maragh.   
Tourism

Tourism Ministry Looking to Create Mini-Destinations in Non-Traditional Areas

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Government is looking to build-out the tourism product in non-traditional areas across the island as it looks to fully maximize the country’s tourism potential. Speaking in an interview with JIS News on July 4, Mr. Bartlett said that the objective is to create “mini-destinations” that can attract large numbers of visitors. “While...
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Manager, Tourism and Services Unit at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Carol Straw.
Tourism

Jamaica to Host CHICOS

Jamaica has been selected to host the Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference and Operations Summit (CHICOS), scheduled for November 14 to 15, 2019, at the Secrets Wild Orchid, Montego Bay in St. James. The event is expected to attract some 300 attendees who are interested in hospitality development in the Caribbean. CHICOS is the premier industry conference for the region and...
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