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Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, says the Government is working to further regulate the local entertainment industry, in an effort to fast track professionalism and development within the sector. Making his contribution to the 2012/13 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 17, he said regulation will help the government...

The Entertainment Advisory Board has been re-established and will seek to guide and influence the policies and programmes, aimed at developing the sector. Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, made the announcement during his contribution to the 2012/13 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on July 17. Mr. Crawford explained that the...

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says the Government is working to deepen the linkages between tourism and other sectors in order for tourism to have greater impact on the country’s economic growth. “For tourism to really have an impact on the economy and on the development of Jamaica, we have to do more. We have to...

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says the Government is working to address the technical issues preventing tourism workers from being able to access affordable housing. “It’s not that they (tourism workers) don’t have the jobs, it’s because there are technicalities creating the problems, so we are looking at that and looking at the technical aspects and...

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, has announced plans for the establishment of a five-year strategic programme, to guide how  Jamaica’s tourism product is funded. Making his contribution to the 2012/13 Sectoral Debate in Gordon House on July 3, the Minister informed that he has charged the new Chairman and new Board of the Tourism Enhancement Fund...

The Government is working to ease travel restrictions, particularly visa requirements, for visitors from new and emerging markets entering the island. This was announced by Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, while making his contribution to the 2012/13 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on July 3. “We are working with the Ministry of National Security...

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says efforts to improve efficiency at the nation’s airports are underway. He explained that a five-prong approach will be taken, which include providing new computers and relevant software to help enhance the airports border management control systems, to improve the flow of traffic. Making his contribution to the 2012/13 Sectoral Debate...

The local tourism product is set to receive a boost with the addition of more than 2,000 new rooms. Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, made the disclosure on July 3, during his Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives. He said that the investments will provide “well-needed employment”. Outlining some of the projects, he informed that...

In an effort to attract more tourists to the island, the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is in the process of developing a new advertising campaign for destination Jamaica. For this campaign, the JTB is working with advertising and marketing agency, DraftFCB, to undertake the initiative. Making his contribution to the 2012/13 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on July...

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says that all Jamaicans will benefit from the Government’s plans to expand the country’s health tourism offerings. He noted that health and wellness tourism will not only help to enhance the quality of the country’s health care, but will also contribute to the economy, through the creation of jobs. (Related Story: Diaspora...

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) says that all is in place for the highly anticipated Jamaica Military Tattoo, which begins on June 28. The event, under the theme: ‘Precision, Pomp and Pageantry: The First Five Decades’, is being staged to commemorate the JDF 50th anniversary and Jamaica’s Golden Jubilee. It will be an exciting, colourful show of lively military displays...

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, has appealed for more collaboration within the tourism sector in the Caribbean, with a view to speaking with one voice on all issues affecting the sector. Declaring open the joint Caribbean Tourism Summit and Outlook Seminar, at the Ritz Carlton Golf and Spa Resort in Montego Bay, on June 15, the...