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General Manager of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), Desmond Malcolm, speaking at a JIS Think Tank on November 26. To his left is Senior Planner at the UDC, Shyril McIntosh Wilson.

UDC Plans to Regularize Business Operators at Ocho Rios Fishermen’s Village

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) says that plans are in place for the regularization of persons, who operate business at the Ocho Rios Fishermen’s Village, so that they will be included in the overall transformation of the facility. “As part...

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (centre), converses with Chairman of Europe’s third largest hotel chain, Melia Hotels International (MHI), Gabriel Escarrer Julia (left), during the signing of an agreement between MHI and the National Insurance Fund (NIF) for the provision of upwards of 400 jobs at the Braco Hotel in Trelawny which MHI will operate over the next 15 years. The signing took place at the Braco Hotel on November 21. Arrangement for the jobs were finalized following discussions involving Dr. McNeill; Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), under whose portfolio the NIF falls; and Mr. Julia.

400 More Jobs for Jamaicans at Braco Hotel

Language Skills Training Programme For Tourism Workers

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), is presented with a copy of the signed agreement between the National Insurance Fund (NIF) and European hotel chain, Melia Hotels International (MHI), for the provision of over 400 jobs for Jamaicans at the Braco Hotel in Trelwany by MHI Chairman, Gabriel Escarrer Julia (left), following a brief signing ceremony at the hotel on November 21. MHI, which is Europe’s third largest hotel chain, will operate Braco Hotel over the next 15 years. Sharing the proceedings is Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Wykeham McNeill who participated in discussions also involving Minister Kellier, who has portfolio responsibility for the NIF, and Mr. Julia, leading to the agreement being formulated.

400 More Jobs for Jamaicans at Braco Hotel

General Manager of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), Desmond Malcolm.

UDC General Manager Updates on Ocho Rios Fishing Village

12 years ago Tourism

Urban Development Corporation Gives Update on Belmont Cove

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) will be creating a special walkway for free public access on the eastern side of the Belmont Cove property popularly known as Little Dunn’s River Falls in St. Ann. The Corporation shared concept plans for the project in a consultation session with the vendors that formerly operated from that venue along with the Ocho Rios...

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (left), presents a travel book entitled: ‘Jamaica By Air,’ to Captain Neil Marshall (2nd left), pilot of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner Aircraft, which arrived at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay on November 7 on its inaugural flight to the island. Others sharing the moment (from third left) are: Director of Tourism, John Lynch; First Officer of the Aircraft, Rupert Buckley; Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris; and Director General of Tourism, Carole Guntley.

12 years ago Tourism

Jamaica Welcomes Inaugural Dreamliner Flight

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner landed at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay Thursday, November 7, making Jamaica the first Caribbean country to welcome the aircraft. The inaugural flight, from London, Gatwick, brought 291 passengers to the island. The aircraft is expected to fly into Montego Bay once per week, bringing a similar number of passengers each trip, which will...

Air Canada Rouge, making its inaugural flight into Montego Bay on Friday, November 1 with some 259 passengers from Toronto, Canada. The airline is scheduled for daily flights into Montego Bay throughout the winter tourist season ending in May 2014.

12 years ago Tourism

New Flights Boost Tourist Arrivals

There has been a boost in visitor arrivals to Jamaica with the advent of Air Canada Rouge, making its inaugural flight into Montego Bay on Friday, November 1, and Air Transero 747 adding more seats from Russia. The two aircraft landed at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay with just under 600 passengers who were met by officials from...

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, addresses participants at the launch of the Agro-Tourism Farmers

12 years ago Tourism

Tourism Minister Expects Strong Winter Season

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says the tourism industry is showing good results, with the upcoming winter tourist season expected to be one of the best ever. “I am pleased to tell you that the tourism industry is doing well. We have enjoyed a good summer after a relatively weak winter (2012) and even with 2,000...

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeil (centre), admires a carving of the Red Stripe Beer bottle, during a tour of the Norman Manley Beach Park in Negril on Wednesday, October 30, where the Agro-Tourism Farmers

12 years ago AgricultureTourism

Agro-Tourism Farmers’ Markets Launched In Resort Areas

A series of seven farmers’ markets are to be held in the resort areas of Negril, Montego Bay and Ocho Rios over the next seven months, as the Government looks to bolster linkages between tourism and agriculture and promote local produce. This is being done through the Agro-Tourism Farmers’ Market Initiative, which is being funded by the Tourism Enhancement Fund...

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (left), hands over a cheque valued at $91 million to Minister of National Security, Hon.
Peter Bunting (right), during a ceremony held yesterday (Oct. 17) at the Montego Bay Yacht Club in St. James. Others sharing the moment from (2nd left) are:
Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford; Assistant Commissioner of Police in Charge of Area one, Warren Clarke; and
Chairman of the Tourism Enhancement Fund, (TEF) Senator Noel Sloley.

12 years ago Tourism

TEF Donates $91 Million to Boost Police Operations in North East Region

The police force has received $91 million from the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), which will go towards efforts to clamp down on illegal jet ski operations and bolster major crime fighting initiatives in the north east region of Negril, Montego Bay, Falmouth and Ocho Rios. Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, handed over the cheque to National...

Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill.

12 years ago Tourism

Government Takes Action to Regulate Jet Ski Operations

The Government is taking action to regulate jet ski operations, which should result in a reduction of jet skiing accidents at marine recreational areas, and a clamp down on illegal commercial operators. Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, announced in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, October 15, that Cabinet has approved a six-month suspension on the...