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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (fourth left), who received an Honorary Doctorate in Hospitality and Tourism Management from the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC), at a graduation ceremony, held at the National Arena, on Sunday (July 28), shares a  photo opportunity with (from left) Deputy Group Executive Chairperson of the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC), Geraldine Adams; President of the UCC, Professor Colin Gyles; Group Executive Chairman of UCC, Dr. Winston Adams; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams; Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, and President of Strategic Holdings Group, His Excellency Dawood Al Shezawi.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (fourth left), who received an Honorary Doctorate in Hospitality and Tourism Management from the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC), at a graduation ceremony, held at the National Arena, on Sunday (July 28), shares a  photo opportunity with (from left) Deputy Group Executive Chairperson of the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC), Geraldine Adams; President of the UCC, Professor Colin Gyles; Group Executive Chairman of UCC, Dr. Winston Adams; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams; Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, and President of Strategic Holdings Group, His Excellency Dawood Al Shezawi.

PHOTOS: Tourism Minister Bartlett Receives Honourary Doctorate

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West) and Member of Parliament for St. James Southern, Hon. Homer Davis (right), speaks to vendors during the launch of the Catadupa Heritage and Eco Tours, held in the community recently.
Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West) and Member of Parliament for St. James Southern, Hon. Homer Davis (right), speaks to vendors during the launch of the Catadupa Heritage and Eco Tours, held in the community recently.

PHOTOS: Catadupa Heritage and Eco Tours to Revive Community
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, closes the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 16.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, closes the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 16.

Jamaica Has Welcomed 2.4 Million Visitors Since January
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), admires a canvas painting by artist Delroy Millwood (left). Occasion was the opening of the two-day Christmas in July trade show on July 11, at the National Arena.
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), admires a canvas painting by artist Delroy Millwood (left). Occasion was the opening of the two-day Christmas in July trade show on July 11, at the National Arena.

Jamaica Welcomed 55,000 Visitors from July 4-10
Damage to the Treasure Beach Inn and Bar in St. Elizabeth.
Damage to the Treasure Beach Inn and Bar in St. Elizabeth.

St. Elizabeth Businessman Vows to Build Back Stronger and Better

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Melissa Forbes, Director of Sales and Marketing, Hyatt Zilara and Ziva Rosehall, Hugh Campbell, General Manager, Leisure for Pleasure Holidays and Tours Ltd., Judith James Watts, CEO, Leisure for Pleasure Holidays and Tours Ltd. and Trevor Duncan, Senior Business Development Officer, Jamaica Tourist Board.
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JTB Applauds Travel Agencies for Top Sales Performance in 2023

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has applauded travel agencies who were recently awarded by Playa Hotels & Resorts for their 2023 sales performance. Travel agencies play a crucial role in the travel and tourism industry by serving as a connection between travelers and travel suppliers, such as airlines, hotels, and tour operators. They help to promote and sell the destination...
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The flyer for the 10th staging of the Christmas in July trade show to be held from June 11-12 at the National Arena in Kingston.
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Christmas in July Goes Big for 10th Anniversary

‘Christmas in July’ will be bigger and better this year as the trade show celebrates its 10th anniversary. The two-day event will be held at the National Arena from Thursday, July 11 to Friday, July 12, providing a larger venue to accommodate the growing interest and participation. The show will open at 9:00 a.m. each day and will include an...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
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First Gastronomy Academy Will be Ready for Winter Tourist Season – Minister Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has revealed that Jamaica’s first Gastronomy Academy will be in operation at the Montego Bay Convention Centre by the end of 2024. In making the announcement yesterday (July 7), Minister Bartlett said the academy will be opened “for the winter tourist season this year.” He said with the convention centre already boasting “the largest...
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A section of the John’s Hall main road in St James being cleared by policemen and residents, following the passage of Hurricane Beryl.
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St. James Mobile EOC Tackled Issues Presented by Hurricane Beryl

Tourism Minister and Member of Parliament for St. James East Rural, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the parish’s mobile Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has been instrumental in addressing a range of issues brought on by Hurricane Beryl. “Reports of roads being blocked, electrical wires down, trees falling, and other potential dangers were reported in real time and were swiftly dealt with...
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Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon Olivia Grange, speaks at Wednesday’s (June 26) post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.
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Redevelopment of Trelawny Stadium

The proposed redevelopment of the Trelawny Stadium will see the infrastructure transformed into a driver of sports tourism for the island. Speaking at Wednesday’s (June 26) post-Cabinet Briefing at Jamaica House, Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon Olivia Grange, said the venture would be driven by private equity and non-public funding. The cost for redevelopment of the facility is...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett making his presentation during a Ministerial Panel at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Caribbean Week in New York on Tuesday June 18, 2024.
Press ReleaseTourism

Reimagining of Caribbean Tourism Key to Resilience of the Industry, Says Minister Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett believes the push to reimagine Caribbean Tourism is key to ensuring the resilience of the industry. Speaking at the Council of Ministers during the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Caribbean Week in New York on Tuesday June 18, Minister Bartlett expressed his support for implementing changes that will benefit the region. “Tourism remains the lifeblood...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett (1st R) captured with (L-R) Philip Rose, Deputy Director of Tourism, Americas, Jamaica Tourist Board, Donovan White, Director of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board, Mike LaGrand: Director, Latin & Pacific Network Planning (L), Annalei Avancena: Director, International Regulatory Affairs – Americas, Francine Henry-Carter, Manager, Tour Operators and Airlines, Jamaica Tourist Board and Tom Kozlowski: Senior Manager, Latin Network Planning following a meeting at United Airlines’ office in Chicago June 20.
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United Airlines Increases Service to Jamaica by Over 50% Since 2019

Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has welcomed news that United Airlines increased its total flights to Jamaica by over 50% since 2019. The disclosure was made during a meeting with the Airline’s top brass and the Minister and his Senior Executives at United’s World Headquarters last week. United Airlines is a major American airline headquartered at the Willis Tower...
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