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Thousands of persons assemble at the start line for the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run in the St. James capital on Sunday (May 5).
Thousands of persons assemble at the start line for the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run in the St. James capital on Sunday (May 5).

Thousands of Persons Take Part in Jill Stewart Mobay City Run

Thousands of participants turned out on Sunday (May 5) to support the eighth staging of the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run. From as early as 5:00 a.m. persons began descending on the Jimmy Cliff Boulevard (formerly the Hip Strip) to...
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett- (left) makes a presentation to Founder, Caribbean Front Desk and winner of the inaugural Tourism Innovation Incubator pitch event, Dr. Duane Chambers at the initiative’s closing ceremony last year at the Summit in Kingston.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett- (left) makes a presentation to Founder, Caribbean Front Desk and winner of the inaugural Tourism Innovation Incubator pitch event, Dr. Duane Chambers at the initiative’s closing ceremony last year at the Summit in Kingston.

TEF Seeks 25 Innovators for Tourism Innovation Incubator
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (third left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the extended runway at the Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay, St. James on Thursday [May 2]. Joining him (from left) are Chairman of the Airports Authority of Jamaica [AAJ], Mark Hart; AAJ President & Chief Executive Officer, Audley Deidrick; Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports Limited, Shane Munroe; Custos of St James, Bishop Conrad Pitkin; Montego Bay Mayor, Richard Vernon; Opposition Spokesperson on Housing, Transportation, and Works, Mikael Phillips; and Chairman of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Godfrey Dyer
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (third left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the extended runway at the Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay, St. James on Thursday [May 2]. Joining him (from left) are Chairman of the Airports Authority of Jamaica [AAJ], Mark Hart; AAJ President & Chief Executive Officer, Audley Deidrick; Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports Limited, Shane Munroe; Custos of St James, Bishop Conrad Pitkin; Montego Bay Mayor, Richard Vernon; Opposition Spokesperson on Housing, Transportation, and Works, Mikael Phillips; and Chairman of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Godfrey Dyer

SIA Runway Extension a Boost for Tourism, Trade
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, opens the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 30.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, opens the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 30.

Farmers Generate $1 Billion in Sales via ALEX
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, speaks in the House of Representatives on April 30.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, speaks in the House of Representatives on April 30.

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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses Wednesday’s (May 1) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
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Government Seeking to Remove Negative Evaluation of Jamaica

Jamaica is working to remove those elements that are considered to foster a negative evaluation of the destination, says Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. “We are working also with our diplomatic partners to enable a better understanding of the Jamaican situation, and we are relying heavily now on Jamaica's history of strong, safe and secure experiences,” he noted. Minister...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (fourth left), shares a photo opportunity with tourism stakeholders during Wednesday’s (May 1) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. Pictured (from left) are Executive Director of Jamaica Vacations, Joy Roberts; Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) Executive Director, Wade Mars; Devon House Executive Director, Georgeia Robinson; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Jennifer Griffith; Director of Tourism, Donovan White; Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace; and Junior Consultant to the Minister, Paige Gordon. 
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Minister Bartlett Highlights Need to Reduce Imports to Retain More of Tourism Dollar

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has highlighted the need for more local supplies to be channeled into the sector to increase the revenue-retention level from the current 40 cents per dollar. Preliminary gross earnings from tourism for fiscal year 2023/24 are estimated at a record US$4.38 billion, reflecting a 9.6 per cent increase compared to 2022/23. Approximately 40 per...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, opens the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate  in the House of Representatives on April 30
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First Gastronomy Academy to Be Established at Montego Bay Convention Centre

Jamaica’s first ever gastronomy academy is to be established at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, provided details as he opened the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (April 30). “We are going to be training sous chefs there because we have the best kitchen in the Caribbean...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, opens the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 30.
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9,447 Workers are Registered for Tourism Pension Scheme

The Ministry of Tourism is reporting that 9,447 hospitality workers are now registered for the Tourism Workers Pension Scheme. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, made the disclosure as he opened the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 30. “They have saved, in the process, $1.2 billion. When added to the $1 billion that we put and...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, opens the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 30.
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$500 Million to Improve Housing Conditions of Tourism Workers

Significant steps are being taken to address the housing needs of the tourism workforce. Through the Tourism Enhancement Fund’s partnership with the New Social Housing Programme, $500 million will be allocated to improve housing conditions for tourism workers living in substandard circumstances. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, made the disclosure as he opened the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett opens the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 30).
Tourism

Record US$4.38 Billion Earnings from Tourism

Preliminary gross earnings from tourism are estimated at a record US$4.38 billion for fiscal year 2023/24 as the sector continues its exponential growth. Stopover arrivals are projected at 2.96 million, reflecting a 9.4 per cent increase over the previous period, with cruise arrivals expected to reach 1.34 million, up by nine per cent from the previous period in 2022/23. Minister...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), with tourism officials, representatives of companies and interns who participated in the 2023 Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Summer Internship Programme.
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TEF Accepting Applications for 2024 Summer Internship Programme

The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) is now accepting applications for its 2024 Summer Internship Programme. The programme will take place over two cycles – June 24 to July 19, and July 29 to August 23. Interested students, aged 17 to 25, may apply online at www.tef.gov.jm/sip before the May 17 deadline. The programme, established in April 2007, is a significant...
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