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National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting (second left), shares a joke with Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (left), while Justice Minister, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding (second right), converses with resident of Orange Hill, Westmoreland, Monica Jackson, during a community meeting on May 8, to discuss new legislation governing the use of ganja.
National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting (second left), shares a joke with Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (left), while Justice Minister, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding (second right), converses with resident of Orange Hill, Westmoreland, Monica Jackson, during a community meeting on May 8, to discuss new legislation governing the use of ganja.

Revised Ganja Law Deemed ‘Fundamental’ and ‘Far-Reaching’

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, says amendments to the Dangerous Drugs Act, resulting in decriminalization of specified quantities of ganja, are “most fundamental and far-reaching.” He underscored this point while addressing a community meeting in Orange Hill, Western Westmoreland,...
The recent opening of the historical Rastafari Exhibition at National Museum West inside the Montego Bay Cultural Centre was enhanced by pulsating Nyahbingi drumming by Rasta Village Live, featuring Prince Tebah and vocals by Ras Iziniga Ion (right). The year-long staging of the historical exhibition has been made possible through collaboration among the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), the Rastafari Millennium Council, CHASE, National Museum Jamaica and the Montego Bay Cultural Centre.
The recent opening of the historical Rastafari Exhibition at National Museum West inside the Montego Bay Cultural Centre was enhanced by pulsating Nyahbingi drumming by Rasta Village Live, featuring Prince Tebah and vocals by Ras Iziniga Ion (right). The year-long staging of the historical exhibition has been made possible through collaboration among the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), the Rastafari Millennium Council, CHASE, National Museum Jamaica and the Montego Bay Cultural Centre.

Rastafari Exhibition Opens in the West
Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism & Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, highlights major achievements from the staging of Arts in the Park, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on May 5. The event, which will be held on Sunday, May 17 at the Hope Botanical Gardens, will feature some of the country’s top dancers and international choreographers and representatives of overseas dance companies.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism & Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, highlights major achievements from the staging of Arts in the Park, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on May 5. The event, which will be held on Sunday, May 17 at the Hope Botanical Gardens, will feature some of the country’s top dancers and international choreographers and representatives of overseas dance companies.

Arts in the Park Vital for Showcasing Country’s Entertainment Brand – State Minister Crawford
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (3rd left), makes a point while on a tour of beaches in St. Mary and St. Ann on April 30. Others (from left) are: Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Dennis Hickey; Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Clyde Harrison; Councillor for the Islington Division, Lincoln Dixon, and Councillor for the Highgate Division, Paul Fyffe.
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (3rd left), makes a point while on a tour of beaches in St. Mary and St. Ann on April 30. Others (from left) are: Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Dennis Hickey; Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Clyde Harrison; Councillor for the Islington Division, Lincoln Dixon, and Councillor for the Highgate Division, Paul Fyffe.

Beach Upgrading Project Progressing Well
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (third right) assists Managing Director, Kevin Hendrickson (fifth left), in cutting the ribbon to signal the official re-opening of the re-branded Holiday Inn Resort in Rose Hall, Montego Bay, on April 28. The hotel was extensively refurbished at a cost of US$15 million. Others (from left) are: Director of Brand Experience, Holiday Inn Americas, Justin Alexander; Holiday Inn Resort
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (third right) assists Managing Director, Kevin Hendrickson (fifth left), in cutting the ribbon to signal the official re-opening of the re-branded Holiday Inn Resort in Rose Hall, Montego Bay, on April 28. The hotel was extensively refurbished at a cost of US$15 million. Others (from left) are: Director of Brand Experience, Holiday Inn Americas, Justin Alexander; Holiday Inn Resort's General Manager, Clark Lobban; Mrs. Kevin Hendrickson; Group Director of Marketing and Sales, Holiday Inn Resort, Nicola Madden-Greig; Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris and Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook.

Rebranded Holiday Inn Resort Re-Opens

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An upbeat, General Manager of the Melia Braco Village, Dimitris Kosvogiannis speaking during a ground breaking event to launch the Melia Braco Village in Trelawny on April 24.
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Melia Hotels Lauds Highly Skilled Jamaican Workforce

General Manager of the Melia Braco Village in Trelawny, Dimitris Kosvogiannis says with Melia Hotels International’s entry into the Jamaican hospitality sector, priority will be placed on providing employment for Jamaican workers. Mr. Kosvogiannis, who was speaking at a groundbreaking event to launch the Melia Braco Village in Braco Trelawny on April 24, said Jamaicans are very capable and highly...
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Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (left) is all smiles as he joins National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting (centre) in greeting the General Manager of the Melia Braco Village in Trelawny, Mr. Dimitris Kosvogiannia at the launch of the Spanish-based resort in Jamaica on Friday April 24. The property which is owned by the National Insurance Fund, has been leased to Melia Resorts for 15 years.
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Tourism Minister Welcomes Spanish Hotel Chain Melia

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill has welcomed the entry into the Jamaica’s tourism market, the largest Spanish hotel chain, Melia Hotels and Resorts. The company has signed a 15 year lease agreement with the Government, through the National Insurance Fund, which owns the property, to manage the former Braco Village Resort in Trelawny. It will be known...
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Tourism

Minister Kellier Welcomes Spanish Hotel Entry into Local Hospitality Sector

Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier has hailed the multi-million dollar entry into the local hospitality sector by the Spanish-based Melia Group at the former Braco Village Hotel in Trelawny. The Minister was addressing the ground breaking ceremony of the Melia Braco Village Hotel, at Braco on April 24. The National Insurance Fund, (NIF) which owns the...
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Minister of Tourism, Dr. the Hon. Wykeham McNeill making his contribution to the 2015/2016 Sectoral Debate on Tuesday, April 14.
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Tourism Ministry Stages ‘Christmas in July’

As the Government works to strengthen linkages between tourism and other industries, the Tourism and Entertainment Ministry is to launch a ‘Christmas in July’ initiative aimed at connecting local producers with buyers. Making the disclosure during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, April 14, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, said the programme...
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Minister of Tourism, Dr. the Hon. Wykeham McNeill making his contribution to the 2015/2016 Sectoral Debate on Tuesday, April 14.
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Cabinet Approves Pension Scheme for Tourism Workers

Cabinet has given approval for the establishment of a tourism workers’ pension scheme. This was disclosed by Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, on April 14 during his contribution to the 2015/16 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives. “I am pleased to report that Cabinet has approved the establishment of a defined contribution pension scheme for...
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Tourism

Major Billion Dollar Tourism Projects Earmarked for 2015

Several landmark projects, valued at over $1 billion, are being undertaken this year by the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) and Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), in a bid to transform the landscape of several cities and towns islandwide. Making the disclosure during his 2015/16 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday, April 14, Tourism and Entertainment Minister,...
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