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

Minister Barlett Hails S Hotel on Top Ranking in Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best Awards

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says S Hotel has once again demonstrated its reputation as a premier global resort, securing top ranking in the 2024 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards. The Montego Bay, St. James-based property...
Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Senator the Hon. Delano Seiveright (centre), with (from left) General Manager of Half Moon Resort, Shernette Crichton; Acting Head of the School of Hospitality, Montego Bay Community College (MBCC), Paulette Foster-Christie; Lecturer, Tourism & Creative Studies at MBCC, Dr. Angela Samuels-Harris; Lecturer, Ann-Marie Burgess; Former Vice-Principal of Academics, MBCC, Carol Walters; and former Vice President of Academics, MBCC, Charles Ramsay.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Senator the Hon. Delano Seiveright (centre), with (from left) General Manager of Half Moon Resort, Shernette Crichton; Acting Head of the School of Hospitality, Montego Bay Community College (MBCC), Paulette Foster-Christie; Lecturer, Tourism & Creative Studies at MBCC, Dr. Angela Samuels-Harris; Lecturer, Ann-Marie Burgess; Former Vice-Principal of Academics, MBCC, Carol Walters; and former Vice President of Academics, MBCC, Charles Ramsay.

Record High Consumer Confidence is Clear Indication Country is on Right Track – State Minister
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, presents the findings of the Carnival in Jamaica Economic Impact Assessment at the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) Boardroom in Kingston on Tuesday (April 15). At right is Co-Chair, Carnival in Jamaica Stakeholders Committee and Executive Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Lenford Salmon.
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, presents the findings of the Carnival in Jamaica Economic Impact Assessment at the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) Boardroom in Kingston on Tuesday (April 15). At right is Co-Chair, Carnival in Jamaica Stakeholders Committee and Executive Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Lenford Salmon.

2025 Jamaica Carnival Road March Poised for Record Surge in Revellers
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, presents the findings of the Carnival in Jamaica Economic Impact Assessment at the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) Boardroom in Kingston, on Tuesday (April 15). At right is Co-Chair, Carnival in Jamaica Stakeholders Committee and Executive Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Lenford Salmon.
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, presents the findings of the Carnival in Jamaica Economic Impact Assessment at the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) Boardroom in Kingston, on Tuesday (April 15). At right is Co-Chair, Carnival in Jamaica Stakeholders Committee and Executive Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Lenford Salmon.

Jamaica Carnival 2024 Generated J$95.4B and Benefitted More Than 115,000 People
The recently unveiled Falmouth Jam-Iconic Experience landmark at Foreshore Road, Falmouth, Trelawny.
The recently unveiled Falmouth Jam-Iconic Experience landmark at Foreshore Road, Falmouth, Trelawny.

Jamaicans Invited To Participate in TPDCO’s ‘My Jam-Iconic Experience Challenge’

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Hon. Delano Seiveright.
Tourism

More Jamaicans Benefiting from Tourism

Jamaica’s tourism continues to thrive, reaching more citizens through job creation and business opportunities, says Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Hon. Delano Seiveright. Speaking with JIS News, Mr. Seiveright reminded that in 2024, Jamaica welcomed an impressive 4.3 million visitors, generating a remarkable US$4.3 billion in earnings. This substantial economic contribution, he said, underscores the sector's role...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right) greets Deacon and Chairman of Evangelism and Missions, Kingston Open Bible Church, Eric Hosin (left) at the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) 70th anniversary church service held at the Church of the Open Bible in Kingston on April 6. Looking on are President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Robin Russell (second left) and Director of Tourism, Donovan White.
Tourism

JTB 70th Anniversary Church Service

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right) greets Deacon and Chairman of Evangelism and Missions, Kingston Open Bible Church, Eric Hosin (left) at the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) 70th anniversary church service held at the Church of the Open Bible in Kingston on April 6. Looking on are President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Robin Russell...
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Representatives of the Duncans Development Area Committee that won the quiz competition during the Social Development Commission (SDC) and Trelawny Parish Development Committee, Community Development Committee Conference and Quiz at the First Assembly of God Church in Falmouth, Trelawny, on Thursday (April 3). They are (from left) Hopeton Shreeves, Serena Virgo, Jodi-Ann Gordon-Williams, Kareen Small-Miranda, Sidannie Merchant and Leontashae Demillion.
Tourism

Trelawny Parish Development Committee Ahead of National Benchmarks in Community Development

The Trelawny Parish Development Committee (TPDC) stands ahead of national benchmarks in community development, with verified Community Development Committees (CDCs) active in over 60 per cent of its communities. Executive Director of the Social Development Commission (SDC), Omar Frith, made the disclosure while addressing the SDC and TPDC Community Development Committee Conference and Quiz at the First Assembly of God...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Foreign AffairsTourism

Minister Bartlett to Attend Inter-American Tourism Congress in Washington DC

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, will attend the 26th Inter-American Congress of Ministers and High-Level Authorities of Tourism from April 3 to 4 at the Organization of American States (OAS) headquarters in Washington DC. Under the theme ‘Harnessing the Power of Heritage Tourism for Development in the Americas’, the event will bring together more than 22 tourism ministers and other...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, delivers the keynote address at the launch of the Tourism Entertainment Academy (TEA), at the Artisan Village in Falmouth, Trelawny, on March 27.
Tourism

Tourism Minister Describes Launch of TEA as Transformative

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Tourism Entertainment Academy (TEA) will not only redefine the island’s tourism landscape, but is also a transformative initiative aimed at harnessing the vibrant power of Jamaican entertainment. Speaking at the Academy's launch at the Artisan Village in Falmouth, Trelawny, on March 27, the Minister emphasised the vital role of entertainment as a...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (third left) stands in front of the Falmouth Jam-Iconic Experience sign in Trelawny, which was unveiled on Friday ( March 28). He is joined by (from left), Chairman of the Falmouth Destination Assurance Council, Dr. Shaun Jones; Member of Parliament for Trelawny Northern, Tova Hamilton; Member of Parliament for Trelawny Southern, Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert; Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager; and Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Wade Mars.
Tourism

Falmouth’s Jam-Iconic Experience Sign Unveiled

Falmouth’s Jam-Iconic Experience sign was unveiled on Friday (March 28) by Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. The project was spearheaded by the Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCO) and the Trelawny Municipal Corporation. The eye-catching sign, which is strategically located at Foreshore Road at the entrance to the town, was done by sculptor Scheed Cole. It is beautifully crafted...
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