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President of the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), Brian Pengelley, addresses the opening of the inaugural Tourism Linkages Speed Networking Event held on Wednesday, January 21, at the Half Moon Conference Centre in Montego Bay.
President of the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), Brian Pengelley, addresses the opening of the inaugural Tourism Linkages Speed Networking Event held on Wednesday, January 21, at the Half Moon Conference Centre in Montego Bay.

Manufacturers Urged to Make Good Use of Tourism Linkages Event

President of the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), Brian Pengelley, is urging manufacturers to make good use of the opportunity created through the Tourism Linkages Speed Networking Event to boost the promotion and sale of their products to the tourism industry....
Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, giving an update on the Winter Tourist Season.
Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, giving an update on the Winter Tourist Season.

Arrivals Up for Winter Tourist Season
Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham NcNeill (centre), is in conversation with Business Development Director at Sandals Resorts International, Wayne Cummings (left); and President of the Jamaica Manufacturers Association, Brian Pengelley (right), at the opening of the one-day Tourism Linkages Speed Networking Event on Wednesday, January 21, at the Half Moon Conference Centre in Montego Bay.
Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham NcNeill (centre), is in conversation with Business Development Director at Sandals Resorts International, Wayne Cummings (left); and President of the Jamaica Manufacturers Association, Brian Pengelley (right), at the opening of the one-day Tourism Linkages Speed Networking Event on Wednesday, January 21, at the Half Moon Conference Centre in Montego Bay.

Large Turnout for Inaugural Tourism Linkages Speed Networking Event
President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Nicola Madden Greig, addresses the opening of the Tourism Linkages Speed Networking event, held at the Half Moon Conference Centre in Montego Bay, on January 21. The event attracted over 80 suppliers and 50 hoteliers.
President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Nicola Madden Greig, addresses the opening of the Tourism Linkages Speed Networking event, held at the Half Moon Conference Centre in Montego Bay, on January 21. The event attracted over 80 suppliers and 50 hoteliers.

JHTA President Upbeat About Speed Networking Event Prospects
Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (centre), listens as Digicel’s Chief Executive Officer, Barry O’Brien, makes a point to Bob Marley Group of Companies General Manager, Marie Bruce. Occasion was Tuesday’s (January 13) launch of month-long activities to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the birth of the late Reggae legend, at Digicel’s regional headquarters, downtown Kingston.
Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (centre), listens as Digicel’s Chief Executive Officer, Barry O’Brien, makes a point to Bob Marley Group of Companies General Manager, Marie Bruce. Occasion was Tuesday’s (January 13) launch of month-long activities to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the birth of the late Reggae legend, at Digicel’s regional headquarters, downtown Kingston.

Marley’s Contribution to Jamaica Priceless – Dr. McNeill

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

Hoteliers and Suppliers to Meet January 21

Local suppliers and manufacturers will be able to meet, exchange ideas and discuss business opportunities with hoteliers and tourism stakeholders, at the upcoming Speed Networking event, slated for January 21 at the Half Moon Hotel, in Montego Bay. The event, which will last from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. will take the form of break-out sessions and meetings between Managing...
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Renovated shops at the Harbour Street Craft Market in Montego Bay. The project, which represents a partnership among the St. James Parish Council, the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), and the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), comes with a price tag of just over $51 million.
Local GovernmentTourism

Renovation of Craft Shops to be Completed this Week

Montego Bay’s tourism infrastructure will receive a further boost later this week with the completion of renovation work on another 127 shops at the Harbour Street Craft Market. The project, which represents a partnership among the St. James Parish Council, the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), and the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), comes with a price tag of just over...
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The newly renovated shops at the Old Fort Craft Market and Heritage Centre, which were officially handed over to craft traders on December 23 by Minister of Tourism & Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill.
Tourism

Shops Handed Over to Craft Traders in Mo-Bay

Fifteen refurbished shops were handed over to craft traders at the Old Fort Craft Market and Heritage Centre in Montego Bay on December 23, by Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill. The shops, which were razed by fire on November 9, 2014, underwent extensive renovation works at a cost of $14 million, provided by the Tourism Enhancement...
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Tourism

Lighting of Elegant Corridor Progressing Well

Work is progressing satisfactorily on the installation of lights along a section of the North Coast Highway from the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay,St. James, to Greenwood in Trelawny, known as the Elegant Corridor. The project, which is being funded by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) at a cost of $248.4 million, started a month ago, and also involves...
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Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Dr. the Hon. Wykeham McNeill (left), looks at something being pointed out by Chairman of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Senator Noel Sloley, during a ceremony on Thursday (December 12), to commission into service 10 automated immigration kiosks at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay.
Tourism

TEF Chair Hails Partnership With PICA

Chairman of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Senator Noel Sloley, is expressing satisfaction with his organisation’s partnership with the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) in procuring and installing 15 automated immigration kiosks at the island’s two international airports. He said the project, being implemented at a cost of US$2 million, forms part of the TEF’s mandate to improve the...
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Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Dr. Hon. Wykeham McNeill (right), cuts the ribbon to officially commission into service 10 automated immigration kiosks on Thursday (December 11), at the Donald Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James. Looking on (from left) are: Director of Tourism, Paul Pennycooke; Chairman of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCO), Maxine Henry Wilson; Chairman of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Senator Noel Sloley; President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Nicola Madden Greig; and head of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Jennifer McDonald.
Tourism

Immigration Kiosks Installed At Sangster International Airport

Ten automated immigration kiosks have been installed at the Donald Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, which is expected to significantly reduce the processing of airline passengers. The establishment of the 10 stations brings to 15, the number of automated immigration kiosks now in operation at the island’s two major international airports under a US$2 million project, which...
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