Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has lauded the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) for its steadfast advocacy and focused leadership during times of crisis and uncertainty. Speaking at the JHTA’s 64th Annual General Meeting held on June 28, at Dreams Rose Hall Resort and Spa in St. James, Minister Bartlett underscored the pivotal role the association has played...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the tourism sector is poised for growth in 2025. “Jamaica’s tourism industry remains on a strong trajectory. The outlook for 2025 is highly optimistic, bolstered by significant reductions in crime and the recent favourable shift in the United States (US) government’s travel advisory. These factors are creating a more welcoming environment for our visitors...

Jullisa Dujon of The Manning’s School has secured her spot in the second and final round of the Junior Minister of Tourism competition, after topping a field of 11 contestants at the Sandals Ochi Beach Resort, St. Ann, on June 20. Montego Bay High School’s Kiara Bowman, and Hampton School’s Caleader Lewinson, also advanced, setting up an all-girls final showdown....

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Social Housing for Tourism Workers Programme is a strategic measure to prevent the emergence of informal settlements near hotels and resorts as Jamaica’s hospitality sector continues to grow. “What we are doing is putting in place… resources to build housing for persons who are working in the tourism industry but...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has announced the commencement of training for the first cohort of executive sous-chefs enrolled at Jamaica’s Gastronomy Academy. “We are about to launch, next week, the first Gastronomy Academy in Jamaica. But we are training, already, the first cohort of executive sous-chefs. Six hotels are participating in the programme, and 20 executive sous-chef students are...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to environmental sustainability. Speaking during Wednesday’s (June 18) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Mr. Bartlett emphasised that the symbiotic relationship between development and the environment is undeniable. “Tourism is very, very concerned about this, because the environment is the product, and we have no product if we have a...

The Agri-Linkages Exchange (ALEX) portal generated $100 million in earnings for farmers during the first four months of 2025. The portal is expected to facilitate up to three million kilogrammes of produce this year valued at $450 million. This was disclosed by Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, as he made his contribution to the 2025/2026 Sectoral Debate in the...