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The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) ‘Craft with a Difference’ flyer.
The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) ‘Craft with a Difference’ flyer.

Renowned Artists to Be Honoured at Craft Fair on Sunday

The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) will posthumously honour renowned Jamaican artists Mallica “Kapo” Reynolds and Kenneth Abendana Spencer at its ‘Craft with a Difference’ event. Previously called ‘Crafting for Christmas’ the rebranded event will be held on Sunday (November...
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is in conversation with Manager, Communication and Customer Service, Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Maxine Fagan, during the Business Development Information Session hosted by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) for small and medium-sized tourism enterprises on Wednesday (November 22) at the Courtleigh Auditorium in Kingston. Listening is Executive Director, TEF, Dr. Carey Wallace. The session brought together key development experts to enhance the ability of SMTEs to supply the tourism and hospitality sector with needed goods and services, thereby enabling them to absorb a greater share of tourism earnings.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is in conversation with Manager, Communication and Customer Service, Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Maxine Fagan, during the Business Development Information Session hosted by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) for small and medium-sized tourism enterprises on Wednesday (November 22) at the Courtleigh Auditorium in Kingston. Listening is Executive Director, TEF, Dr. Carey Wallace. The session brought together key development experts to enhance the ability of SMTEs to supply the tourism and hospitality sector with needed goods and services, thereby enabling them to absorb a greater share of tourism earnings.

PHOTOS: TEF Hosts Business Development Information Session for SMTES
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

Health and Wellness Industry Offers Significant Economic Opportunities – Tourism Minister
President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Robin Russell, addresses the launch of the rebranded Team Jamaica Training Programme at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St James, on Thursday (November 16).
President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Robin Russell, addresses the launch of the rebranded Team Jamaica Training Programme at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St James, on Thursday (November 16).

TPDCo Rebrands Flagship Team Jamaica Programme
The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) will be hosting a Business Development Information Session for Small and Medium-sized Tourism Enterprises on Wednesday, November 22 at the Courtleigh Auditorium in Kingston.
The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) will be hosting a Business Development Information Session for Small and Medium-sized Tourism Enterprises on Wednesday, November 22 at the Courtleigh Auditorium in Kingston.

TEF to Host SMTE Business Development Information Session

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Managing Director, HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Tanisha Ingleton, speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s Head Office in Kingston.
Office of the Prime MinisterTourism

HEART Graduating 2,383 Additional Trainees for the Tourism Sector Workforce

The tourism and hospitality sector is poised to benefit from an influx of HEART/NSTA Trust trainees, following a series of graduations in November and December 2023. Speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s Head Office in Kingston, HEART/NSTA Managing Director, Dr. Tanisha Ingleton, said 2,383 new graduates will join the sector’s workforce. “They are...
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Deputy Mayor of Lucea, Councillor Adria Dehaney-Grant.
Office of the Prime MinisterTourism

Hundreds of Hanover Residents to Benefit from Hospitality Training Programme

Hundreds of Hanover residents are to be equipped with skills to take up jobs in the hospitality sector under an arrangement involving the Hanover Municipal Corporation (HMC), HEART/NSTA Trust and Grand Palladium Jamaica & Lady Hamilton Resort and Spa. Training commenced on Monday (November 13) for the first batch of approximately 60 trainees from four of the seven divisions in...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is greeted by Co-Chair, Hanover Tricentenary Committee, Reverend Glenroy Clarke, prior to the start of the Ecumenical Worship Service to kick-start celebrations for Hanover
DevelopmentTourismWorks / Construction

New Town Proposed for Hanover

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced the Government’s intention to create a new urban space for Hanover to drive the future development of the parish. Speaking at an Ecumenical Worship Service held at the St. Mary’s Parish Church in Lucea on November 12 to kick-start celebrations for Hanover's 300th year as a parish, Mr. Holness said the...
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Tourism

TPDCo Partners with Institute of Jamaica to Celebrate the Parish of Portland

The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) has partnered with the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) to celebrate the parish of Portland on Sunday, November 12, at the Titchfield High School in Port Antonio, beginning at 1:00 p.m. The IOJ, an agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, will honour Portland through its ‘Salute to the Parish’ cultural heritage...
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CultureTourism

‘Salute to the Parish of Portland’ Slated for Nov. 12

A cultural extravaganza, dubbed ‘Salute to the Parish of Portland’, takes place on Sunday, November 12 at Titchfield High School in Port Antonio, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event, which aligns with the parish’s 300th anniversary celebrations, will feature cultural performances and entertainment by the Charles and Moore Town Maroons, Titchfield High School Choir, Manchioneal Cultural Group and...
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The inaugural United Airlines flight from Denver, Colorado, arriving at the Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay, St. James, on Saturday (November 4). The new flight will now make weekly stops at SIA.  
TourismTransport

Inaugural Flight from Denver, Colorado

The Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay, St. James, on Saturday, November 4, welcomed an inaugural United Airlines flight from Denver, Colorado in the United States. Arriving on the flight were some 168 passengers and six crew members. The flight will now arrive at SIA every Saturday. Commercial Business Development and Marketing Manager at MBJ Airports Limited, Operators of...
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