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Language Skills Training Programme For Tourism Workers

The Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, through the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), has embarked on a Language Skills Training Programme, aimed at training some 300 persons in the tourism industry, in conversational Russian and Spanish. This move complements the...

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

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.

Jamaica Welcomes Inaugural Dreamliner Flight

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.

New Flights Boost Tourist Arrivals

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, 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.

13 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.

13 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...

Chairman of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry Expo 2013, Sonia Kerr-Bowen (third left), cuts the ribbon to signal the official opening of the Chamber

13 years ago Tourism

Hundreds Attend Expo in Mo-Bay

Hundreds of persons from across western Jamaica converged on the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on October 11, for the official opening of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Expo 2013. The many patrons attended the event to see the wide array of goods in the display booths, and to take part in the...

The 2,700-passenger Disney Wonder cruise ship docked at the Falmouth cruise ship pier on its inaugural visit to Jamaica on Tuesday (Oct. 8). (FILE)

13 years ago Tourism

Falmouth Welcomes Disney Wonder Cruise Ship

The Disney Wonder cruise ship, part of the Disney Cruise Line, called at the Port of Falmouth on Tuesday, October 8, on the first of five calls to the port for the year. The 2,700-passenger vessel, which docked at the Falmouth pier early in the morning, attracted the interest of hundreds of curious onlookers, craft vendors, tour operators, and members...