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Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (left), accompanied by Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan (centre), on a tour of places of interest and attractions slated for development in the parishes of St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland on February 19.
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (left), accompanied by Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan (centre), on a tour of places of interest and attractions slated for development in the parishes of St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland on February 19.

Minister says Tourism Product Must Be Improved

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, has argued that for tourism to be sustainable, the product must be substantially improved. Touring several places of interest and attractions in Westmoreland and St. Elizabeth on February 19, which are...
Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, addressing Wednesday’s (February 12) Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. (FILE)
Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, addressing Wednesday’s (February 12) Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. (FILE)

JTB to Revise Overseas Advertising Campaign
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (left), conversing with a group of Belgian tourists, while touring Culture Yard, in Trench Town, St. Andrew, on February 6. The visit by the Minister along with other Government officials, was part of activities to mark the 69th birthday of reggae icon, Bob Marley.
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (left), conversing with a group of Belgian tourists, while touring Culture Yard, in Trench Town, St. Andrew, on February 6. The visit by the Minister along with other Government officials, was part of activities to mark the 69th birthday of reggae icon, Bob Marley.

Tourist Arrivals Up
Veteran singers Marcia Griffiths (left); and Judy Mowatt; delighting the crowd with their performance at the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Music Festival, held at the Trelawny Multi-Purpose Stadium on Thursday January 30.
Veteran singers Marcia Griffiths (left); and Judy Mowatt; delighting the crowd with their performance at the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Music Festival, held at the Trelawny Multi-Purpose Stadium on Thursday January 30.

Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival A Success – Tourism Minister
State Minister in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, delivering the keynote address at the Jose Marti Technical High School, 2014 Boys’ Day, at Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on February 4.
State Minister in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, delivering the keynote address at the Jose Marti Technical High School, 2014 Boys’ Day, at Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on February 4.

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Further Ban on Importation of Jet Skis

The Government has banned the importation of all jet skis for commercial or private use for a further six months, until October 15, 2014. This was disclosed by Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, during a sitting of the House of Representatives on February 18. Following two accidents involving jet skis on August 17 and 21, 2013, Cabinet...
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Tourism

Tourism Interests Urged to Pay Attention to Climate Change

Tourism stakeholders are being urged to pay keen attention to the issue of climate change in order to mitigate the impacts on the industry, which is a key growth sector. Director of Environmental Management and Conservation at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Anthony McKenzie, said that with many properties and tourism-related activities located along the coastline, the sector...
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Tourism

Craft Industry Being Transformed

The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) is continuing its thrust to streamline the craft industry, transforming it into a lucrative and viable sector. Speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, Chairman of the TPDCo, Maxine Henry-Wilson, pointed out that the agency is undertaking various initiatives to develop and strengthen the sector, including repairs at some of the craft markets and...
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TPDCo Intensifies Actions to Ensure Safety of Visitors

The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) has intensified its actions to ensure the safety and security of both local and international visitors to the resort areas.Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on February 5, Chairman of TPDCo, Maxine Henry-Wilson, highlighted the initiatives and activities which the entity has been spearheading to enhance the visitor experience.Mrs. Henry-Wilson pointed out that the...
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State Minister for Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, speaking at the launch of activities in observance of Reggae Month 2014,at the Louise Bennett Garden Theatre, Hope Road, St. Andrew, on January 28. Thus year’s activities are being celebrated under the theme: ‘The Journey Continues…’
Tourism

Tourism Ministry Pushing Entertainment to Attract Visitors

State Minister for Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, says the Ministry is seeking to use entertainment, especially Reggae music, as another drawing card to attract visitors to Jamaica. Speaking at the launch of Reggae Month 2014, at the Louise Bennett Garden Theatre, Hope Road, St. Andrew, on January 28, Mr. Crawford said the Ministry decided to focus on entertainment,...
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Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (centre), in conversation with Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan, during a tour of selected attractions and places of interest on the South Coast, which are to be upgraded. The tour was done on January 22. At left is Kimberley Ashley, Special Assistant to Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Michael Peart, who is also Member of Parliament for South Manchester.
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South Coast Attractions to be Upgraded

Several  South Coast attractions and places of interest in Manchester and St. Elizabeth are to be upgraded by the  Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment. According to Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, these attractions and places of interest are expected to deliver greater economic benefits to their respective communities and Jamaica as a whole. Dr. McNeill and his State Minister,...
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Further Upgrading for Lover’s Leap

The Lover’s Leap attraction in St. Elizabeth is to undergo further upgrading, Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, has announced. He noted that the site was upgraded in 2012 at a cost of $13 million by the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment. Addressing journalists after a tour of the facility on January 22, Dr. McNeill said that...
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