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A group of cyclists enroute to Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth, as part of the second leg of the Discover Jamaica by Bike series. The group departed the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston on February 19.​
A group of cyclists enroute to Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth, as part of the second leg of the Discover Jamaica by Bike series. The group departed the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston on February 19.​

Cyclists Take Part In Discover Jamaica By Bike Series

A group of cyclists from Kingston participated in the second leg of the Discover Jamaica by Bike series, which took place over the weekend (February 19 to 21). The group departed the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston on February 19,...
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech, under the theme ‘Building Forward… Stronger Together’, during the 2021/22 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament, at Gordon House, on Thursday (February 18).
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech, under the theme ‘Building Forward… Stronger Together’, during the 2021/22 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament, at Gordon House, on Thursday (February 18).

Tourism Product To Be Improved During Slowdown Period
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (third right), officially reopens the newly refurbished Trench Town Entertainment Park in South St. Andrew on Friday (February 12). The historic facility, which was renovated by the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) at a cost of $39.7 million as part of the entity’s Spruce up ‘Pon De Corner’ programme, is expected to figure in job creation, training and overall community development through tourism, among other engagements. Others (from left) are President, Trench Town Development Association, Colin Weise; Trench Town community representative, Dorrett Campbell; Opposition Leader and South St. Andrew Member of Parliament, Mark Golding; and Managing Director of Well Construction Company Limited, which executed the project, Orrett Wellington.
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (third right), officially reopens the newly refurbished Trench Town Entertainment Park in South St. Andrew on Friday (February 12). The historic facility, which was renovated by the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) at a cost of $39.7 million as part of the entity’s Spruce up ‘Pon De Corner’ programme, is expected to figure in job creation, training and overall community development through tourism, among other engagements. Others (from left) are President, Trench Town Development Association, Colin Weise; Trench Town community representative, Dorrett Campbell; Opposition Leader and South St. Andrew Member of Parliament, Mark Golding; and Managing Director of Well Construction Company Limited, which executed the project, Orrett Wellington.

PHOTOS: Minister Bartlett Opens Trench Town Entertainment Park
Riders pause for a photo op before leaving Spanish Court Hotel
Riders pause for a photo op before leaving Spanish Court Hotel

Discover Jamaica By Bike One Experience At A Time
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), makes a point to Destination Wedding Consultant and Planner, Peter Shoucair (right), during the launch of the Jamaica Tourist Board’s (JTB) romance microsite, dubbed ‘My Heartbeats JA’, at the AC Hotel by Marriot in St. Andrew on February 4. Listening from (second left) are Director of Tourism, JTB, Donovan White and Deputy Director of Tourism and Marketing, Camile Glenister. My Heartbeats JA can be accessed on the Visit Jamaica platform located at www.visitjamaica.com
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), makes a point to Destination Wedding Consultant and Planner, Peter Shoucair (right), during the launch of the Jamaica Tourist Board’s (JTB) romance microsite, dubbed ‘My Heartbeats JA’, at the AC Hotel by Marriot in St. Andrew on February 4. Listening from (second left) are Director of Tourism, JTB, Donovan White and Deputy Director of Tourism and Marketing, Camile Glenister. My Heartbeats JA can be accessed on the Visit Jamaica platform located at www.visitjamaica.com

‘My Heartbeats JA’ Provides One-Stop Shop For Romantic Getaways

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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
AgricultureTourism

Agriculture Critical To Recovery Of Tourism – Minister

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says agriculture and manufacturing will be critical to the recovery of the tourism industry in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean, from the economic fallout caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. He said the impact of COVID-19 has been “huge”, noting that Jamaica lost approximately US$2.5 billion in earnings and just over 100,000 jobs since the...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
CoronavirusTourism

Front-Line Tourism Workers Could Be Among First For COVID-19 Vaccine – Minister

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says front-line industry workers could be among the persons being prioritised to receive the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine during the initial phase of the Government’s vaccination programme, slated for rollout in April. He said that other front-line professionals being targeted include healthcare workers, members of the security forces (police and soldiers), and teachers. “I have been...
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The entrance to Jamaica’s first Artisan Village located at the Hampden Wharf in Falmouth, Trelawny.
Tourism

Artisan Village In Falmouth To Be Operational By July

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmond Bartlett, says the country’s first Artisan Village at Hampden Wharf in Falmouth, Trelawny, is slated to be operational by July. Work on the $750-million project was delayed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). Following a tour of the facility on Wednesday (January 27), Minister Bartlett said that the construction phase has been “substantially...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), participates in the breaking of ground for the Red Stripe Experience at Rick’s Café in Negril, Westmoreland, on Wednesday (January 27). Others (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of Rick’s Café, Steve Ellman; Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett and Managing Director of Red Stripe, Luis Prata.
CultureTourism

Red Stripe Experience Will Add To Cultural Assets – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the construction of the Red Stripe Experience museum at the picturesque Rick’s Café in Negril, will add to the country’s cultural assets and boost the country’s tourism product. “What makes this attraction unique and what I particularly love about it is that it presents a fusion of the island’s natural physical assets...
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Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International (SRI). (JIS File Photo)
Tourism

Minister Bartlett Congratulates Adam Stewart on Being Named Executive Chairman of SRI

Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett has extended heartfelt congratulations to renowned hotelier, Adam Stewart, on his appointment as Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International (SRI), following the recent passing of his father, business mogul, Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart. “I am heartened to learn that Adam Stewart has been named the Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International. Over the years, Adam has made...
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A tourist glides across the Chukka ‘Falls Flyer’ zip line located at Dunn’s River Falls. The Falls Flyer zip line is one of three activities being promoted by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), via its ‘Triple Thrills’ promotion.
Tourism

UDC Offers ‘Triple Thrills’ Promotion

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) is encouraging Jamaicans to take advantage of its ‘Triple Thrills’ promotion, which ends on February 14. Marketing Manager at the UDC, Stephen Webster, told JIS News that the promotion includes paying one cost to enjoy three attractions. “Triple Thrills is an experience that you will not forget. It’s climbing the Dunn’s River Falls, zipping back...
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