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Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (left), addresses the inaugural meeting of the Craft Council of Jamaica, held on Tuesday, September 9, at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices. Also pictured is State Minister for Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford. The Craft Council of Jamaica has been set up to create an effective governance, operational, technical and infrastructural framework that will strengthen the sector.
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (left), addresses the inaugural meeting of the Craft Council of Jamaica, held on Tuesday, September 9, at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices. Also pictured is State Minister for Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford. The Craft Council of Jamaica has been set up to create an effective governance, operational, technical and infrastructural framework that will strengthen the sector.

Craft Council Set Up To Improve Industry

The Craft Council of Jamaica, comprising local craft traders, producers and other stakeholders, has been established, as the Government continues its work to facilitate sustainable development of the industry. The group had its inaugural meeting at the New Kingston offices...
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill at a JIS Think Tank held JIS Head Office.
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill at a JIS Think Tank held JIS Head Office.

2.4 Per Cent Increase in Stopover Arrivals
Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ recently.
Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ recently.

Several Activities Planned for Tourism Awareness Week
The exterior of the Negril Police Station in Westmoreland, which is slated to be refurbished through allocation of $25 million from the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF).
The exterior of the Negril Police Station in Westmoreland, which is slated to be refurbished through allocation of $25 million from the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF).

Negril Police Station To Be Refurbished
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (2nd right), looks on as Mayor of Savanna-La-Mar, Councillor Bertel Moore (2nd left), tries out one of three motorbikes donated by the Ministry to the Negril Police. The vehicles were handed over on Friday (August 29), during a brief ceremony held at the Negril Police Station in Westmoreland. Others sharing the moment are Chairman of the Negril Resort Board, Cliff Reynolds (left); and Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police for Area 1, Gary Griffiths.
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (2nd right), looks on as Mayor of Savanna-La-Mar, Councillor Bertel Moore (2nd left), tries out one of three motorbikes donated by the Ministry to the Negril Police. The vehicles were handed over on Friday (August 29), during a brief ceremony held at the Negril Police Station in Westmoreland. Others sharing the moment are Chairman of the Negril Resort Board, Cliff Reynolds (left); and Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police for Area 1, Gary Griffiths.

Tourism Ministry Donates Bikes to Negril Police

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Tourism Linkages Hub to Strengthen Business Relationships at JAPEX 2014

Over eighty local suppliers of goods and services, including manufacturers, will participate in the upcoming Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) 2014 trade show, through the coordinated efforts of the Tourism Linkages Hub and other partner entities. The initiative is in keeping with ongoing efforts to improve the linkages between tourism, manufacturing, agriculture and other sectors of the economy. The Linkages Hub...
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Tourism

Iberostar Wins Best Award

Iberostar Grand Hotel, at Rose Hall, St. James, has been awarded the best all-inclusive hotel by Apple Vacations. The announcement was made during Apple Vacations’ black-tie Crystal Apple Awards gala, held at the Art Institute of Chicago on September 8. This is the second consecutive year that the hotel is receiving the coveted award. Apple Vacations President, Jeff Mullen, made...
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Tourism

Hundreds Expected to Attend JAPEX 2014

Hundreds of overseas buyers and local suppliers in the tourism sector are expected to meet at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James from September 21 to 23 for the 24th staging of Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX). The annual event, put on by the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) and the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), offers the ideal forum...
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Tourism

TEF Supports Development of Heritage Sites

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...
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Tourism

New Deadline for Submission of Reggae Month Events

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...
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Tourism

Tourism Ministry Invites Submission of Events for Reggae Month

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...
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Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Dennis Hickey, informing JIS News of the agency’s stepped-up anti-harassment drive in the resort areas.
Tourism

TPDCo Steps Up Anti-Harassment Drive in Resort Areas

The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) is spearheading an anti-harassment initiative, geared at maintaining order, safety and security within the resort areas. Speaking with JIS News, Executive Director of the TPDCo, Dennis Hickey, noted that through the establishment of a National Anti-harassment Task Force and the assistance of the police, various initiatives are being implemented to streamline operations within the...
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