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Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) President, Professor Gordon Shirley (left), presents a plaque to Captain of the ‘Disney Treasure’, Marco Nogara, during a Plaque Exchange Ceremony to mark the vessel’s maiden voyage to Jamaica on December 5. The vessel docked at the Falmouth Pier in Trelawny on Thursday, December 5. With them is the ship’s mascot, ‘Minnie’.
Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) President, Professor Gordon Shirley (left), presents a plaque to Captain of the ‘Disney Treasure’, Marco Nogara, during a Plaque Exchange Ceremony to mark the vessel’s maiden voyage to Jamaica on December 5. The vessel docked at the Falmouth Pier in Trelawny on Thursday, December 5. With them is the ship’s mascot, ‘Minnie’.

Disney Cruise Line Launches ‘Treasure Tomorrow’ Programme in Jamaica

Disney Cruise Line has launched the ‘Treasure Tomorrow’ Programme in Jamaica, in a bid to make a significant commitment to community engagement locally. The initiative, developed in collaboration with Junior Achievement Jamaica, focuses on providing career exploration opportunities for Jamaican...
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

Jamaica Set for Strong 2024/25 Winter Tourist Season with Boosted Airlift and Bookings
Entertainment is a major part of the offerings at the artisan village in Falmouth, Trelawny.
Entertainment is a major part of the offerings at the artisan village in Falmouth, Trelawny.

Tourism Minister Says New Artisan Village Revitalising Town of Falmouth
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), converses with Chief Executive Officer, LCH Developments, Yangsen Li, during the Branded Residence Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on December 4.
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), converses with Chief Executive Officer, LCH Developments, Yangsen Li, during the Branded Residence Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on December 4.

Luxury Tourism Market Development Proposed for Jamaica
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the second annual Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation (JCTI) Awards and Recognition Ceremony at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Thursday (December 5).
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the second annual Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation (JCTI) Awards and Recognition Ceremony at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Thursday (December 5).

Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation’s Importance Underscored

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Visitors learn popular dance steps from local entertainers at the Falmouth Pier in Trelawny. The visitors arrived aboard the Disney Treasure vessel, which made it inaugural call to Falmouth on Thursday (December 5).
Tourism

Disney Treasure Cruise Passengers Immerse Themselves in Local Culture

Cruise passengers from around the world got the opportunity to immerse themselves in the local culture when the “Disney Treasure” cruise vessel made its inaugural call at the historic town of Falmouth on Thursday (December 5). Nan Dikesh from Mauritius, who told JIS News that he had fulfilled a lifelong dream of sailing with Disney, said it was his first...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), converses with Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) President, Professor Gordon Shirley, during an event marking the Disney Treasure’s maiden voyage to Jamaica, at the Falmouth Cruise Port in Trelawny on Thursday (December 5). Looking on is Executive Director, Jamaica Vacations (JamVac), Joy Roberts.
Tourism

‘Disney Treasure’ Makes Inaugural Call at Falmouth Cruise Port

The ‘Disney Treasure’ made its inaugural call at the Port of Falmouth in Trelawny on Thursday (December 5), marking a significant milestone for both the cruise line and Jamaica’s tourism industry. The occasion was marked with much fanfare by local and foreign stakeholders, highlighting Jamaica’s growing prominence in the sector, which has already welcomed more than 1.1 million cruise passengers....
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Passengers arrive from Lima, Peru, on a LATAM flight at the Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay, St. James, on December 1. They are being greeted by Tourism Minister, Hon Edmund Bartlett (at left).
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Jamaica Welcomes Inaugural LATAM Airlines Flight From Peru

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, welcomed the inaugural LATAM Airlines flight from Lima, Peru, to the Sangster International Airport in St. James on December 1, noting that it is a sign of bigger things to come. Mr. Bartlett, who was present for the flight's arrival, alongside a delegation of government officials and tourism executives, said that this is just...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Tourism

Minister Bartlett Hails Role Of Craft Traders And Artisans In Tourism’s Success

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has highlighted the significant role of craft traders and artisans in the success of the local tourism sector. “Visitors don’t just come solely for our beaches and music; they come for the Jamaican experience, and craft plays a huge role in delivering that authenticity. From hand-carved wooden sculptures and basketry to intricate beadwork and...
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The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) ‘Craft with a Difference’ flyer.
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Three Local Artisans To Be Honoured At ‘Craft With A Difference’

The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) will honour three local artisans at this year’s staging of the ‘Craft with a Difference’ event, for their contributions to Jamaica’s economic and cultural landscape. The honourees are Sculptor, Scheed Cole, from Sculptural Elements and Construction and 360 Recycle Manufacturing, along with husband and wife, Tamika and Ian Williams of Ahh… Ras Natango Gallery...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left) and the Secretary of Tourism for the Philippines, Hon. Christina Garcia-Frasco, share lens time after he received his global Gusi Peace Prize on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at the Manila Metropolitan Theatre. 
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Minister Bartlett Wins Global Gusi Peace Prize

Jamaica and the Philippines Explore Signing MOU on Tourism Collaboration Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, was awarded the prestigious Gusi Peace Prize in Manila on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the global tourism industry. This distinguished accolade, often referred to as Asia’s equivalent of the Nobel Peace Prize, celebrates excellence in various fields,...
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Craft with a Difference: A Black Friday Weekend Extravaganza is being hosted by the Tourism Product Development Company on Sunday, December 1 at the Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay.
Tourism

TPDCO to Host Craft with a Difference in Montego Bay on December 1

The Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, St. James, will come alive on Sunday (Dec. 1) for the staging of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) craft extravaganza. Dubbed ‘Craft with a Difference: A Black Friday Weekend Extravaganza,’ the event, scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m., will celebrate Jamaican artisanry, craft and skills. “We celebrate those who have gone before...
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