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Chairman of the Montego Bay Marine Park Trust, Mr. Blaise Hart (third right), prepares to cut the ribbon to officially commission into service, the new $4.5 million 32ft. glass bottom boat, donated to the Montego Bay Marine Park Trust (MBMPT), by the Germany-based Caribbean Aqua-Terrestrial Solutions (CATS), during a ceremony at Pier One in Montego Bay, on November 5. Others sharing in the occasion are (from left): Secretary/Manager of the St. James Parish Council, Gerald Lee; Dr. Winfried Wiedemeyer of CATS; Dr. Christopher Cox, CATS; Executive Director of the MBMPT, Hugh Shim; and Outreach Officer of the Marine Park, Joshua Bailey.
Chairman of the Montego Bay Marine Park Trust, Mr. Blaise Hart (third right), prepares to cut the ribbon to officially commission into service, the new $4.5 million 32ft. glass bottom boat, donated to the Montego Bay Marine Park Trust (MBMPT), by the Germany-based Caribbean Aqua-Terrestrial Solutions (CATS), during a ceremony at Pier One in Montego Bay, on November 5. Others sharing in the occasion are (from left): Secretary/Manager of the St. James Parish Council, Gerald Lee; Dr. Winfried Wiedemeyer of CATS; Dr. Christopher Cox, CATS; Executive Director of the MBMPT, Hugh Shim; and Outreach Officer of the Marine Park, Joshua Bailey.

Montego Bay Marine Park Gets Boat

A new 32ft. Glass Bottom Boat, valued at $4.5 million, was officially handed over to the Montego Bay Marine Park Trust (MBMPT) on Wednesday, November 5, by Caribbean Aqua-Terrestrial Solutions (CATS). The handing over was done by Dr. Christopher Cox...
State Minister for Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, addresses students and lecturers at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, on October 27,during the Ministry of Finance and Planning and the National Cultural and Creative Industries Commission (NCCIC) seminar themed, ‘The Creative industry a Viable Engine of Growth for Jamaica’s Economy’.
State Minister for Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, addresses students and lecturers at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, on October 27,during the Ministry of Finance and Planning and the National Cultural and Creative Industries Commission (NCCIC) seminar themed, ‘The Creative industry a Viable Engine of Growth for Jamaica’s Economy’.

Cultural and Creative Industries Are Avenues Out of Poverty – State Minister Crawford
Deputy High Commissioner, Mrs. Diedre Millis (right), in discussion with Poet Laureate, Professor Mervyn Morris, at a reception in his honour in Bristol.
Deputy High Commissioner, Mrs. Diedre Millis (right), in discussion with Poet Laureate, Professor Mervyn Morris, at a reception in his honour in Bristol.

Bristol Hosts Poet Laureate
State Minister for Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford (centre), is presented with a painting by founder of the Jamaica Customer Service Association (JaCSA), Ilsa DuVerney (right); and Chairman of the JaCSA, Dr. Lanie Oakley Williams, following his keynote address at the JaCSA’s 2014 conference held on October 8, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston.
State Minister for Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford (centre), is presented with a painting by founder of the Jamaica Customer Service Association (JaCSA), Ilsa DuVerney (right); and Chairman of the JaCSA, Dr. Lanie Oakley Williams, following his keynote address at the JaCSA’s 2014 conference held on October 8, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston.

Quality Customer Service Key – State Minister Crawford
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (right) converses with Minister with responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley during the official launch of Jamaica Sport on Wednesday (October 1), at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in New Kingston.
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (right) converses with Minister with responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley during the official launch of Jamaica Sport on Wednesday (October 1), at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in New Kingston.

Government Moves to Maximise Earnings from Sport Tourism

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Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill.
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Community Involvement in Tourism Key – Dr. Mcneill

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, has underscored the importance of community involvement in tourism, while highlighting Government’s efforts to improve the lives of those involved in the industry. He said that in recognition of the importance of community tourism, the Ministry has developed a Community-based Tourism Policy and Strategy, and has embarked on a series of consultations to...
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Director of Taxation Policy in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Ian Scarlett, explains Government’s Economic Reform Programme to residents of St. Elizabeth, at a Town Hall meeting held on Wednesday (Sept. 24), at the new public park in Black River.
AgricultureTourism

Tourism-Agriculture Link To Create Jobs

The Government is targeting an employment boom from the strengthening of linkages between agriculture and tourism. Director of Taxation Policy in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Ian Scarlett, said that Government is looking to capitalise on the continued growth in the agriculture sector by creating ready and secured markets for agricultural products to the hospitality sector. This, he said,...
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Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (centre), in discussion with Mayor of Lucea , Councillor Wynter McIntosh (2nd left), during a tour of the town in Hanover, on September 23. A major beautification project is to be undertaken in Lucea soon. Others (from left) are: Member of Parliament for Western Hanover, Hon. Ian Hayles; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Jennifer Griffiths and Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Dennis Hickey.
Tourism

Major Beautification Project for Lucea

A major beautification project involving four government agencies and the Hanover Parish Council is to get underway in Lucea, Hanover. Minister of Tourism and Entertainment,  Hon. Dr.  Wykeham McNeill, who toured the town and its outskirts on September 23, announced that the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) will be underwriting the project, which includes the resurfacing of roadways, construction and repairing...
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Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (left) and President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Nicola Madden Greig, at the official opening of the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) trade show, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Sunday, September 21.
Tourism

Cruise Ship Arrivals Up 10%

There has been a 10 per cent increase in cruise ship arrivals in Jamaica this year, compared to 2013. Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, told JIS News that arrivals at the Falmouth Port in Trelawny and Montego Bay Port in St. James continue to be very impressive. “We are up about 10 per cent over last year...
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Volunteers remove plastic bags, bottles, old tyres and other garbage from the Shipwreck beach along the Palisadoes Strip in Kingston on Saturday, September 20, in observation of International Coastal Clean-Up Day.
Tourism

Jamaicans Urged to Protect Country’s Beaches

Minister of Tourism and Environment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says that citizens must be part of the national effort to preserve the natural environment, including the country’s beaches. He noted that while Government continues to give priority to environmental protection, for the initiatives to have a lasting impact, citizens must be activity involved. Minister McNeill was speaking to JIS News...
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Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (right), in conversation with Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Lenworth Fulton (left), during his tour of booths at JAPEX 2014, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on September 22. Others (from second left) are: President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, Nicola Madden Greig and Chairman of the Jamaica Tourist Board, Dennis Morrison.
Tourism

JAPEX 2014 One of the Best Ever – Tourism Minister

The premier tourism trade show, JAPEX 2014, achieved almost 100 per cent increase in the number of participants over last year, with Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, describing it as one of the best ever. Ending Tuesday, September 23, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in Rose Hall, St. James, the show attracted over 105 buyers from...
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Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Dr. the Hon. Wykeham McNeill says players in the sector are being educated about the Chikungunya Virus.
Tourism

Tourism Ministry Sensitizing Industry Players About Chikungunya Virus

The Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment is taking proactive steps in preparing players in the hospitality trade for any effects from the Chikungunya virus, which has been affecting sections of the country. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, told JIS News that the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) has been supporting a number of initiatives, being undertaken by the Ministry of...
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