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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Denzil Thorpe addresses a welcome reception for Governor of Tottori Prefecture, Japan, Shinji Hirai and members of his delegation at the Couples Swept Away Resort in Negril on July 17.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Denzil Thorpe addresses a welcome reception for Governor of Tottori Prefecture, Japan, Shinji Hirai and members of his delegation at the Couples Swept Away Resort in Negril on July 17.

Local Government Ministry Welcomes Twinning Arrangement

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development has welcomed the twinning of the parish of Westmoreland with Tottori Prefecture, Japan. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe said “great things” are expected from the arrangement. “The Ministry is indeed...
Head of the Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald-Riley.
Head of the Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald-Riley.

90 Local Gift Producers to Take Part in ‘Christmas in July’
Tourism Director, Paul Pennicook (2nd left), has a light moment with the Governor of Tottori Prefecture, Japan, Shinji Hirai (right), at a welcome reception for the Governor and his delegation, held on July 17 at the Couples Swept Away Resort in Negril, Westmoreland. Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Bertel Moore (left) and Custos of Westmoreland, The Very Reverend Canon, Hon. Hartley Perrin, also share the moment.
Tourism Director, Paul Pennicook (2nd left), has a light moment with the Governor of Tottori Prefecture, Japan, Shinji Hirai (right), at a welcome reception for the Governor and his delegation, held on July 17 at the Couples Swept Away Resort in Negril, Westmoreland. Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Bertel Moore (left) and Custos of Westmoreland, The Very Reverend Canon, Hon. Hartley Perrin, also share the moment.

Twinning of Westmoreland with Japanese City to Boost Visitor Arrivals – Pennicook
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), addresses journalists during the launch of ‘Jamaica House Rio’ at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on July 13. Also pictured is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. Jamaica House is a hospitality hub that will be set up during the staging of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to promote Jamaica’s tourism product.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), addresses journalists during the launch of ‘Jamaica House Rio’ at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on July 13. Also pictured is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. Jamaica House is a hospitality hub that will be set up during the staging of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to promote Jamaica’s tourism product.

Tourism Product to be Highlighted at Olympics
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, fits a hat at the Craft Enhancement Project Recognition and Awards Ceremony, held on July 12, at the New Kingston Business Centre.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, fits a hat at the Craft Enhancement Project Recognition and Awards Ceremony, held on July 12, at the New Kingston Business Centre.

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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), inspects craft items at the Craft Enhancement Project Recognition and Awards Ceremony, held on July 12, at the New Kingston Business Centre. Others (from second left) are Craft Coordinator at the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) Violet Crutchley; Director of the Organization of American States (OAS) Country Office, Jeanelle Van Glaanenweygel, and Executive Director of TPDCo, Dennis Hickey.
Tourism

Tourism Ministry to Empower Jamaican Artisans

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Ministry is aiming to cut the massive number of imported art and craft items, by empowering Jamaican artisans. Addressing a Craft Enhancement Project Recognition and Awards ceremony on July 12, at the New Kingston Business Centre, the Minister said the Government will be placing more emphasis on the development of the creative...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Tourism

Visa Exemptions Soon for Some Latin American Countries

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica will be doing away with visa requirements for a number of Latin American countries, in an effort to attract more visitors from that region. The Minister added that Poland and a few other European countries will also receive exemptions. Mr. Bartlett was speaking to JIS News, following a meeting with tourism industry...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), addresses journalists at a tourism stakeholder press conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on July 4. He is flanked by Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook (left); and Chairman of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) John Lynch.
Tourism

Tourism Minister Upbeat about Growth

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is optimistic of continued growth in tourist arrivals for 2017. Addressing a press conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on July 4, Mr. Bartlett said that the summer tourism season “has started with a bang”, a trend he is expecting to continue throughout the fall and into the...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), is greeted by Deputy Superintendent, Adrian Hamilton, of the Negril Police at a meeting with tourism stakeholders at Swept Away Resort Hotel in Negril on June 24.
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More District Constables for Resort Towns

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says 87 new district constables will be deployed to the resort areas of Montego Bay and Negril on July 19. This is among measures being put in place to underwrite the safety and security component of the Destination Assurance agenda, which is being crafted in collaboration with stakeholders across the industry. In a meeting...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Tourism

Resort Management Units to be Established

Government will be establishing Resort Management Units in towns across the island, beginning with Negril as early as September of this year. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, who made the announcement in Negril on June 24 in a meeting with tourism stakeholders, said the units will be established to provide a formal management structure for the country’s resort areas....
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, expresses his confidence in the Chairman, Tourism Linkages Council, Adam Stewart, during the meeting of the council at the Ministry
CultureTourism

Gov’t Strengthening Visitor Safety and Cultural Experience

The Government is implementing measures to improve the security and cultural experience of visitors and boost the country’s ranking in world travel indices. This was disclosed by Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett during a meeting of the expanded Tourism Linkages Council at the Ministry of Tourism offices in New Kingston on June 23. He informed that Jamaica was ranked 76...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (head of table), addresses the inaugural meeting of the Tourism Competitiveness Taskforce at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on June 23. The Taskforce forms part of the Ministry’s drive to reposition tourism to generate higher growth rates in both visitor arrivals and earnings.
Tourism

Tourism Minister Reports Growth in Arrivals, Earnings

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is reporting growth in visitor arrivals and earnings up to May 2016. He said there were 1. 7 million visitors to the island representing a 6.7 per cent increase over the same period last year, with a 4.9 per cent growth in earnings at $1.1 billion. Mr. Bartlett was addressing the inaugural meeting of...
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