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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.

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...

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon Olivia Grange, speaks at Wednesday’s (June 26) post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

Redevelopment of Trelawny Stadium

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.

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

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.

United Airlines Increases Service to Jamaica by Over 50% Since 2019

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), examines the damage done at the Ocho Rios Pier in St. Ann, during a tour of the facility on Friday (June 21) with Chief Executive Officer of the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Professor Gordon Shirley (left). Others present from (background, left) are Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda; Senior Strategist and Advisor in the Ministry of Tourism, Delano Seiveright and Mayor of St Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis.

Economy Able to Withstand Some Shocks – PM

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), tour a section of the Ocho Rios market in St. Ann on Friday (June 21). The tour formed part of a working visit to the parish by the Prime Minister.

2 years ago Tourism

Ocho Rios To Be Redeveloped

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness has informed that the government is looking to redevelop the town of Ocho Rios in St. Ann, to accommodate its rapid growth. “In terms of the size of the investment we are looking to make, it’s in the billions of dollars. So, it is a huge investment, and the reason for that is...

2 years ago EducationTourism

TPDCo Tourism Quiz Final Set For June 24

Hosanna Preparatory School in St. James and Mount Airy Primary School in Westmoreland will contest the final of the fifth Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) Tourism Quiz, slated for Monday, June 24. The match will be aired on Television Jamaica (TVJ), beginning 6:00 p.m. Coordinator for Corporate Communications and Community Awareness at TPDCo, Marline Stephenson Dalley, told JIS News that...

The new US$1 million Poko Loko floating bar in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, which opened on June 16.

2 years ago Tourism

Minister Bartlett Welcomes New Attraction In Ocho Rios

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has welcomed the opening of the Poko Loko floating bar in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, noting that the new attraction has the potential to redefine the tourism landscape in the resort town. The facility, which represents an investment of US$1million by its operators, spans 6,000 square feet and is designed to offer an unparalleled...

2 years ago Press ReleaseTourism

Human Capital Development Critical to Prepare Tourism Workers for New Age in Tourism with AI, says Minister Bartlett

Artificial Intelligence (AI), the latest global phenomenon, was a major focus at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Caribbean Week in New York, where a Ministerial forum looked at leveraging AI for tourism development. During the discussions, Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett highlighted that this technology will be the new frontier for Caribbean tourism and must be harnessed properly to...

2 years ago Press ReleaseTourism

LATAM Airlines Perú and Jamaica Announce the Restart of the Lima – Montego Bay Route Starting December 1, 2024

LATAM Airlines Perú and destination Jamaica are pleased to announce the restart of the Lima - Montego Bay route, subject to government approval, a direct operation set to begin on December 1, 2024. This direct flight to Montego Bay, located in northwest Jamaica, will last just under 5 hours and will be operated with Airbus A319/A320 aircraft. It is projected...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service and Member of Parliament for St. Ann South Western, Hon. Zavia Mayne (centre), cuts the ribbon to officially open a multipurpose building in Watt Town, St. Ann, on Friday (June 14). He is assisted by (from left) Deputy Mayor of St. Ann, Councillor Cardell Wickham; Executive Director Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo), Wade Mars; Director, Constituency Development Fund (CDF), Kedesha Rochester; Postmaster General, Jamaica Post, Lincoln Allen; Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, Universal Service Fund (USF), Charles Young; and Senior Project Officer, Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI), Wesley Harley.

2 years ago DevelopmentFinance & Public ServiceMiningTechnologyTourism

$30-Million Multipurpose Facility Established in Watt Town, St. Ann

Residents of Watt Town in St. Ann are benefiting from the establishment a $30-million multipurpose facility that provides information technology, postal and bill payment services, and space for community activities. The building, which was officially opened on Friday (June 14), involves collaboration among the Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo), Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI) and Universal Service Fund (USF). It...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

2 years ago Tourism

Tourism Minister Embarks on Strong US Multi City Marketing Blitz

Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has embarked on a strong multi city marketing blitz in the United States starting today. The engagement will include several meetings with airline partners and key interviews with top media houses in New York, Chicago and Dallas. “It is critical that we maintain strong relationships with our tourism partners in the United States which...