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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), has the attention of General Manager of Bahia Principe Jamaica Resort, Antero Mesa (centre); and Deputy Chairman of Grupo Pinero, owners of the resort, Jose Antonio Moreno. The occasion was the hotel’s staff awards ceremony on July 19, where the Minister gave the main address.

Hospitality School by 2018 – Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the hospitality school, which will prepare workers for supervisory and managerial positions in the tourism sector, will be established by 2018. The Minister announced plans to set up the school and a...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses Staff Awards Ceremony at Bahia Principe Hotel in St. Ann on July 19.

Tourism Sector Offers Great Opportunity for Gainful Employment – Minister

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left) is greeted by Acting Commissioner of Police, Glenmore Hinds (right), as he arrives at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on Tuesday (July 19) to participate in the closing ceremony for the Tourism Safety and Security District Constables Training Programme. Also pictured is Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague. During the ceremony, certificates were presented to the first batch of 89 district constables, who have been trained to serve in the island’s resort areas.

Tourism Ministry to Provide $1 Billion for Crime-Fighting Equipment

Head of the Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald-Riley.

Tourism Expands Linkages Network

Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook (right), looks at the design for The Renfrew at the launch of the hotel project in New Kingston on July 18. Architect Evan Williams (left) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Downsound Records, Josef Bogdanovich, are the partners in the project.

Jamaica and Mexico to Explore Investment in Local Timeshare Industry

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), addresses journalists after his tour of Ocho Rios, in St. Ann, recently. At right is Minister of Labour and Social Security, and member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Shahine Robinson.

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Multi-Destination Marketing Arrangement Close – Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica is close to finalising a multi-destination marketing arrangement with Cuba, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. Speaking in a recent interview with JIS News the Minister informed that an agreement has already been signed with Cuba and he expects to ink a deal with Mexico before the end of July. Discussions are under...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), inspecting craft items at the Craft Enhancement Project Recognition and Awards Ceremony 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, Organisation of American States (OAS) Country Office, Jeanelle Van Glaanenweygel and Executive Director (TPDCo), Dennis Hickey. (FILE)

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180 Artisans Trained

The Ministry of Tourism and international partners have spent US$500,000 to train and certify 180 artisans under the Craft Enhancement Project. The programme, which was part of a larger regional project being undertaken by the Organization of American States (OAS), resulted in Jamaica topping the region with its outcomes. “From the overall results of this regional project most progress was...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre) observes as visitors are given a dance lesson during a tour of the Falmouth pier in Trelawny on July 14.

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Maintain Falmouth as Visitor-Friendly Town – McKenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said the Trelawny Parish Council must work to maintain Falmouth as a visitor-friendly town. This, he said, is to ensure that the Falmouth pier continues to be the premier port of call for mega vessels. “The ships are doing their part in coming here, so we have to give them...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), addresses journalists at a tourism stakeholder press conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, Rose Hall, St. James, recently. At right is Chairman of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), John Lynch and at left is Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook.

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Tourism Minister Upbeat about Available Seats

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says he does not anticipate any problems in having available airline seats for the rest of the summer heading into the 2016-2017 winter season. In a recent interview with JIS News at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, Mr. Bartlett said a lot of effort is being put into increasing...

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.

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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 pleased about this partnership between the Westmoreland Parish Council and Tottori Prefecture. We are in full support of what has...

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90 Local Gift Producers to Take Part in ‘Christmas in July’

Some 90 local producers of authentic Jamaican gift and souvenir items will be showcasing their products and networking with corporate entities and various industry players at the second staging of ‘Christmas in July’. The event, hosted by the Tourism Linkages Network and its partners, is slated for July 28 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, in New Kingston. It will showcase...

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.

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Twinning of Westmoreland with Japanese City to Boost Visitor Arrivals – Pennicook

Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook says the twinning of Westmoreland with the city of Tottori Prefecture in Japan will assist the push to get more Japanese tourists to visit Jamaica. “The Japanese market remains a priority for Jamaica. In my visit to Tokyo in May, I met with a number of travel partners and airline companies to further develop packages...