The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) has been financing various projects geared towards the development and preservation of the country’s heritage sites, landmarks and cultural products. One of the major projects is the beautification and rehabilitation of the town of Falmouth, in Trelawny. Executive Director of the TEF, Clyde Harrison, explains that the $900 million undertaking involves - the Hampden Wharf...

The Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment has extended the deadline for submission of new and existing entertainment events to be endorsed under the ‘Reggae Month – it’s Kingston for February’ 2015 calendar, to September 10. ‘Reggae Month - it’s Kingston for February’, is an initiative of the Ministry and is aimed at utilizing reggae music and the cultural significance of...

The Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment has issued a call for submission of new and existing entertainment events to be endorsed under the Reggae Month – it’s Kingston for February 2015 calendar. ‘Reggae Month- it’s Kingston for February’, is an initiative of the Ministry and is aimed at utilizing reggae music and the cultural significance of the month as an...

State Minister in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, is expressing satisfaction with the progress of the entertainment industry. Citing the dancehall sector in particular, Mr. Crawford says that while there are some negatives, which must be addressed, these are far outweighed by the positives. He says the dancehall culture, apart from displaying another side of the...

The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) is spearheading several projects geared towards the transformation and redevelopment of some of the island’s resort areas and attractions. Highlighting the scope of work at a JIS Think Tank on July 28, Executive Director of the TPDCo, Dennis Hickey, said that the projects will enhance the country’s tourism product and visitor experience. The resort...

The establishment of a registry for the entertainment industry is progressing well, ahead of the July 31cut off deadline, despite a few challenges. State Minister for Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, said the expected passive resistance from the players in the industry has been resolved, and the process has been going very well. “We have been talking to the...

The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) has indicated its zero tolerance approach to private and commercial jet ski operators who refuse to adhere to the regulations governing the industry. “You can only operate if you are commercially registered, otherwise you cannot ply out there for business, and if you are going to operate privately, you cannot be on the public...