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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the recent launch of the Jamaica Tourism and Health Programme at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort in St. James.

Bartlett Calls for Region to Give Priority to Health Security

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Caribbean needs to take a serious look at health security, which, he noted, is a critical area for the continued growth and development of tourism in the region. “Health is such a key...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (third left), signs the contract for the completion of a business case plan for the establishment of a Craft Development Institute (CDI), at the Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo) office in New Kingston, on July 11. Seated (from left) are Vice-President of Academic and Technical Studies at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts (EMCVPA), Carol Hamilton; TPDCo Executive Director, Dr. Andrew Spencer; and Zyacom Team Leader, Wesley Vanriel. In the background (from left) are Project Director of the CDI, Carol Rose Brown; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Jennifer Griffith.

Craft Development Institute for St. Ann’s Bay

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. (FILE)

Minister Says Jamaica Can Learn More in Retention of Tourist Dollar

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), shares a light moment with President of the Rotary Club of Kingston, Michael Buckle, during the weekly luncheon meeting of the club held on July 6 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel.

Tourism Linkages Working

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), is presented with artwork depicting local scenery, by Chief organiser of the 2017 MoBay Jerk Fest, John Lindo (left), after she addressed the launch of the event on July 5 at the Royal Decameron Resort in St. James. Sharing the moment is Montego Bay's Mayor, Councillor Homer Davis. The jerk festival is to be held on August 1 at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Centre .

Jamaica Well Poised to Benefit from Food Tourism – Grange

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the 2017 graduation ceremony of the Herbert Morrison Technical High School at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on July 4.

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UWI Urged to Help Change Culture of Anger and Violence

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has challenged the University of the West Indies (UWI) to start playing a more decisive role in helping to change the culture of anger and violence in the society. Addressing the 2017 graduation ceremony of the Herbert Morrison Technical High School at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on July 4, he...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), engages in discussion with Chief Executive Officer, (CEO) of MBJ Airports Limited, Dr. Rafael Echevarne, as they await the arrival of Eurowings’ non-stop flight from Cologne, Germany, into the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay on July 3.

9 years ago Tourism

Bartlett Forecasts Record Arrivals for Summer

As the country’s tourism sector continues on a steady growth path, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the summer arrival figures are shaping up to be the highest on record. Visitor arrivals have been at an all-time high since the start of the year, with the country welcoming a historic one million tourists in June. Addressing a ceremony at...

9 years ago Tourism

New District Constables to Operate in Specific Areas

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says District Constables (DCs) who have been trained under the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) programme will be given strict orders as to the areas in which they must operate. Addressing a graduation ceremony for 90 newly trained DCs at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, on July 4, the Minister said the...

9 years ago Tourism

New TPDCO District Constables Urged to Take Role Seriously

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has charged graduates of the Tourism Product Development Company’s (TPDCo) District Constable (DC) programme to take seriously the role they must play in safeguarding Jamaica’s tourism sector. Speaking at the graduation ceremony at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Tuesday (July 4), Minister Bartlett said now, more than ever, all hands are...

9 years ago Tourism

Dominican Republic Donates 5,000 Bags of Cement

In light of the recent flood rains, which damaged sections of the island, the Dominican Republic has donated 5,000 bags of cement to Jamaica to assist with the rebuilding efforts. Dominica’s official cement company, Domicem, through its Jamaican office, Buying House Cement, made the donation at an official ceremony at Domicem’s local headquarters in Freeport, Montego Bay, on June 22....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), shares a laugh with Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right); and Karisma Hotels and Resorts Chairman, Rafael Feliz at the official opening of the Azul Beach Resort Sensatori Jamaica on June 29 in Negril, Westmoreland.

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PM Welcomes US$1-Billion Investment by Karisma Hotels

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has welcomed the investment by Karisma Hotels and Resorts in the country’s tourism sector. The company has indicated that it intends to pump US$1 billion in a ‘Sugar Cane Jamaica’ hotel development outside of Ocho Rios, St. Ann, over the next decade. The Prime Minister said he is looking forward to the company’s...

9 years ago Local GovernmentTourism

Mayor Says Food Festivals and Entertainment Events are Good for St. Ann

Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, His Worship Michael Belnavis, says food festivals and other entertainment related events have been doing wonders for the economic fortunes of St. Ann. Addressing the press launch of the upcoming Ocho Rios Seafood Festival in the town on June 22, Mr. Belnavis said it is clear that St. Ann, particularly the resort town of Ocho...