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Member of Parliament for St. Andrew East Rural, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (centre) and Director of Projects, Universal Service Fund (USF), Jaime Robinson (second right), point to a newly unveiled sign signaling the launch of community Wi-Fi in Mavis Bank on Monday (August 21). Looking on are community members.

Mavis Bank Residents Urged to Tap into Lucrative Airbnb Market

With the recent installation of community Wi-Fi in Mavis Bank, St. Andrew, residents are being urged to utilise the technology to tap into certain lucrative opportunities such as the online home-rental platform, Airbnb. Speaking during the recent launch of the...

Staff Advisor at Manning’s School, Raymond Bingham (left), with winner of the 2023 Junior Tourism Minister Competition and student at The Manning's School, Deja Bremmer and her mother, Karen Bremmer, at the Sandals Royal Plantation, Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on August 21.

Manning’s Student Wins Junior Minister of Tourism Competition

Director of Tourism at the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Donovan White, addresses the Caribbean Meeting and Incentive Travel Exchange (CMITE) Breakfast held at the Secrets Wild Orchid Resort in Montego Bay, St. James, on Tuesday (August 22).

Business Travel Tourism on the Rise

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the graduation ceremony for the Central Jamaica Social Development Initiative (CJSDI) North West Manchester Youth Entrepreneurship Training, at the Tropics View Hotel, Hatfield, Manchester, on August 17.

Tourism Minister Says Adoption of Blue Ocean Strategy Can Revolutionise Sector

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 following a media briefing on Thursday (August 17) at the Most Hon. Edward Seaga Suite, Devon House, St. Andrew.

Over 1,100 Students Employed Under 2023 TEF Summer Internship Programme

A section of the $41-million Treasure Beach Drainage Improvement Project.

3 years ago TourismWorks / Construction

Work on Treasure Beach Drainage Improvement Project Well Advanced

Another phase of the $41-million Treasure Beach Drainage Improvement Project in St. Elizabeth has been completed. The project, which was undertaken by the National Works Agency (NWA), aims to ensure that excess storm-water flows from the Great Pond will enter the Caribbean Sea. Speaking to JIS News following a recent tour of the area, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), responds to questions during MBJ Airports Limited’s 2023 Airport Forum. The event was held at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James on July 28. At right is Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) Chairman, Mark Hart.

3 years ago TourismTransport

Minister Vaz Pleased With Sangster International Airport’s Upgrading and Modernisation

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says he is pleased with the upgrading and modernisation of the Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay, St. James. A master plan airport expansion programme is being undertaken at the facility at a cost of approximately US$140 million. The engagement includes runway extension and civil infrastructure works as well...

Children from schools across western Jamaica display books they received during the Blue World Travel Corp. Festival At Sea children’s book donation ceremony at the Montego Bay Cruise Port in St. James on July 28. Sharing the moment are (back row) Visitor Relations Manager, Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Candesa Cassanova (left); Business Development Manager, JTB Western USA Office, Dian Holland (second left); Founder, Sarah’s Children, Pamela Findlay (third right), President, Blue World Travel Corp, Patricia Yarbrough (second right) and Los Angeles Unified School District Administrator, Peggy Taylor Presley. Approximately 1,000 books were donated to students at 10 schools.

3 years ago EducationTourism

1,000 Books Donated to 10 Schools in Western Jamaica

Approximately 1,000 books have been donated to 10 schools in western Jamaica by United States (US) entity, Blue World Travel Corp. Among the beneficiary institutions are the Montego Bay Infant School, Green Pond Primary and Infant School, Pisgah Primary and Infant School, Albion Primary School, Cambridge Infant School, Falmouth Infant School, Niagara Primary School, and Retrieve Primary School. The books...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

3 years ago ParliamentTourism

Parliament Building to be Refurbished During Summer Recess

Refurbishing works will be undertaken on the Parliament building during the six-week recess period. The House of Representatives went on recess on July 25 and the Senate is expected to proceed on a similar break shortly. House Leader and Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, who made the disclosure while speaking on the motion for adjournment said work will be...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), leads a ribbon-cutting exercise for phase one of a road rehabilitation project in Bath, St. Thomas, on July 19. Joining him (from left), are Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace; Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Hubert Williams; Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Michelle Charles and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith.

3 years ago TourismWorks / Construction

Bath Fountain Gets Improved Road Access

Visitors to the idyllic Bath Fountain in St. Thomas can now enjoy a smoother journey to the attraction following the completion of phase one of the $45.5-million Bath access road rehabilitation project. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, led a ribbon-cutting exercise to officially opening the new and improved roadway on July 19. The Minister said that the project “is...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right) and Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), interact with co-owners of Irie Gourmand, Andrea (second left) and Colleen Sybblis, at the opening of the ninth staging of ‘Christmas in July’ at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston on Wednesday (July 12).

3 years ago Tourism

175 Local Entities Showcasing Products At ‘Christmas In July’

One hundred and seventy-five local artisans, manufacturers and suppliers are displaying a range of authentic products at the ‘Christmas in July’ tradeshow, which got under way this morning (July 12) at the AC Marriott Hotel in New Kingston. The items are in the categories of spa and aroma therapy, décor, clothing, fine art, jewellery, souvenirs, foods and products created from...

3 years ago Tourism

New Home for Christmas in July Trade Show

The annual ‘Christmas in July’ trade show will have a new home at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston for its ninth staging from July 12 to 13. The trade show will open at 9:00 a.m. each day and will include an opening ceremony on Day 1, when Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, will deliver the keynote address. Director, Tourism...