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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

New TPDCo Office in Black River to Expand Tourism Access for All Jamaicans

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the newly opened Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) office in Black River, St. Elizabeth, will serve as a vital community hub, helping Jamaicans at all levels to access opportunities in the industry. Speaking during...
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fifth left), cuts the ribbon for the US$1-billion Harmony Cove development project in Duncans, Trelawny on Tuesday (July 22). Among those sharing in the occasion are Chairman of Harmonisation Limited, Jeffrey Hall (left); Member of Parliament for Trelawny Northern, Tova Hamilton (third left); Managing Partner, Nexus Luxury Collection, Christopher Anand (fourth left); Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (sixth left); Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (fourth right); Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (third right); Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right); Opposition candidate for Trelawny Northern, Dr. Wykeham McNeill (right).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fifth left), cuts the ribbon for the US$1-billion Harmony Cove development project in Duncans, Trelawny on Tuesday (July 22). Among those sharing in the occasion are Chairman of Harmonisation Limited, Jeffrey Hall (left); Member of Parliament for Trelawny Northern, Tova Hamilton (third left); Managing Partner, Nexus Luxury Collection, Christopher Anand (fourth left); Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (sixth left); Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (fourth right); Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (third right); Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right); Opposition candidate for Trelawny Northern, Dr. Wykeham McNeill (right).

PM Cuts Ribbon for US$1-Billion Harmony Cove Development
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the official opening of the Tourism Product Development Company’s new office in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on July 16.
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the official opening of the Tourism Product Development Company’s new office in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on July 16.

Gov’t Reaffirms South Coast Tourism Development Strategy
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

Minister Calls for Capacity-Building in Some Sectors to Support Tourism
State Minister in the Ministry of Tourism, Senator the Hon. Delano Seiveright (fourth left), cuts the ribbon to officially open phase one of the newly rehabilitated West End Road in Negril, Westmoreland, on Thursday (July 17). Joining him are (from left) Councillor of the Negril Division, Arthel Colley; Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Chairman, Godfrey Dyer; Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Western, Moreland Wilson; TEF Executive Director, Dr. Carey Wallace; Negril Destination Assurance Council Chairman, Richard Wallace; Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) Regional Manager, Odette Dyer, and Tourist Product Development Company (TPDCo) Executive Director, Wade Mars.
State Minister in the Ministry of Tourism, Senator the Hon. Delano Seiveright (fourth left), cuts the ribbon to officially open phase one of the newly rehabilitated West End Road in Negril, Westmoreland, on Thursday (July 17). Joining him are (from left) Councillor of the Negril Division, Arthel Colley; Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Chairman, Godfrey Dyer; Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Western, Moreland Wilson; TEF Executive Director, Dr. Carey Wallace; Negril Destination Assurance Council Chairman, Richard Wallace; Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) Regional Manager, Odette Dyer, and Tourist Product Development Company (TPDCo) Executive Director, Wade Mars.

Phase One of Multimillion-dollar West End Road Rehabilitation Project Opened

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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) office in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on Wednesday (July 16). Joining Mr. Bartlett are (from left) Assistant Commissioner of Police, Dr. Gary McKenzie; Miss St. Elizabeth Festival Queen 2025, Samantha Barnett; Mayor of Black River, Councillor Richard Solomon; Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining and Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth South Western, Hon. Floyd Green; General Manager of the Milk River Hotel and Spa, Diane Somerville; State Minister in the Agriculture Ministry and Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth South Eastern, Hon. Franklin Witter; President of the St. Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce, Kadian Myers Brown, and Executive Director of the TPDCo, Wade Mars.
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TPDCo Opens Office in Black River, St. Elizabeth

The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) has officially opened a new office in Black River, St. Elizabeth, as part of its efforts to strengthen community-based tourism along Jamaica’s south coast. The office, centrally located in the parish capital, is expected to facilitate key initiatives, including licensing, community tourism development, and continued support for south coast streetscape improvement projects. Speaking during...
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The 2026 Mitsubishi Triton donated to the Pedro Plains Police Station by the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), on Wednesday (July 16).
Tourism

TPDCo Donates Vehicle to Pedro Plains Police Station

A new police vehicle has been handed over to the Pedro Plains Police Station in St. Elizabeth by the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), aimed at strengthening security in the southern end of the parish. During the handover ceremony at the station on July 16, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, said the donation is part of ongoing efforts to...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Senator the Hon. Delano Seiveright.
Tourism

Significant Boost in Airlift from Various Markets

There has been a significant boost in airlift and connectivity between Jamaica and various international markets, particularly in Latin America, Western and Eastern Europe, as well as select regions in Canada and the United States. These advancements, according to Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Senator the Hon. Delano Seiveright, are transforming Jamaica into a more accessible destination,...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Tourism

Tourism Minister Says Sector on Path to Unprecedented Growth

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is expressing confidence that the sector is now firmly on the path to unprecedented growth. He said that having overcome a period of slowdown driven by a crippling United States travel advisory, which has since been revised, remnants of COVID-19, and natural disasters, such as Hurricane Beryl, Jamaica’s tourism sector is now in full...
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The LIAT 2020 aircraft that completed its inaugural flight from Antigua and Barbuda to Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport on Friday, July 11.
Tourism

LIAT 2020 Makes Inaugural Flight to Montego Bay

Jamaica marked another regional aviation milestone as LIAT 2020’s inaugural flight from Antigua and Barbuda to Montego Bay touched down at Sangster International Airport on Friday, July 11. The new service expands on the existing Antigua-Kingston route by introducing seamless connectivity to Montego Bay, with flights operating three times weekly aboard a 50-seat aircraft. Passengers travelling the full Antigua–Kingston–Montego Bay...
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American Airlines will be increasing flights to Jamaica for the winter tourist season in December.
Tourism

Tourism to Benefit from More Flights by American Airlines in Winter Season

Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Senator the Hon. Delano Seiveright, says that expansion of American Airlines’ flight services to Jamaica is expected to result in a big boost for the upcoming winter tourist season. Starting December 18, 2025, American Airlines will increase its flight capacity on key Jamaica–U.S. routes, with more flights into Kingston and St. Mary’s...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett
Tourism

Residents of James Hill, Clarendon Get Upgraded Multipurpose Court

The community of James Hill in Clarendon now has an upgraded multipurpose court, which provides space for residents to engage in physical activity while fostering social interaction and togetherness.  Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, cut the ribbon to officially open the refurbished Nairne Castle Multipurpose Court on Wednesday (July 9).  The facility will host a range of sports, including...
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