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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...

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

The entrance to Jamaica’s first Artisan Village located at the Hampden Wharf in Falmouth, Trelawny.

Artisan Village In Falmouth To Be Operational By July

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.

Red Stripe Experience Will Add To Cultural Assets – PM

Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International (SRI). (JIS File Photo)

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

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.

5 years ago 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...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, speaking at the launch of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) Negril Chapter

5 years ago CoronavirusTourism

Negril Tourism Stakeholders Urged To Ensure Compliance With Enhanced COVID-19 Measures

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has called on stakeholders in Negril, Westmoreland, to exercise a greater level of compliance in keeping with the enhanced coronavirus (COVID-19) measures for the parish. The special measures, which include tighter curfew hours from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily, began on December 16, 2020 and were extended up to January 15, 2021. They...

World Travel Awards founder Graham Cooke, Sandals Resorts International chairman Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart, and Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism Hon. Edmund Bartlett celebrate at the World Travel Awards Caribbean Gala ceremony 2020 in the Bahamas.

5 years ago TourismTribute

Tourism Minister Mourns the Passing of Tourism Icon Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart

Tourism Minister, Hon Edmund Bartlett has expressed deep sadness at the passing of tourism stalwart Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart. “Butch was truly an icon and innovator, philanthropist and perhaps the greatest marketer tourism has ever seen. Sandals is indeed the largest and most enduring brand created by a Caribbean entrepreneur in tourism and arguably the world today and the standard by...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), has the full attention of Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left); and Chairman of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Godfrey Dyer, at the official opening of the newly renovated and rebranded Main Street Jamaica facility in Rose Hall, St. James, on December 16.

5 years ago Tourism

Rebranded Shopping Centre In Rose Hall

The elegant corridor of Rose Hall, St. James, on December 16 welcomed its newest attraction in the form of a multipurpose shopping centre that facilitates both shopping and dining, and is aptly named Main Street Jamaica. Formerly known as the Shoppes of Rose Hall, the rebranded and newly renovated facility, in addition to retaining much of its duty-free themed concept,...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addressing a recent Think Tank at the JIS

5 years ago CoronavirusTourism

Tourism Ministry Ensuring Full Compliance With COVID-19 Protocols

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Ministry is committed to ensuring that there is full compliance with the coronavirus (COVID-19) health and safety protocols for the sector. “We are very conscious of the need for us to have stronger compliance in a number of areas and we will be taking steps in the Ministry to work with our...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left) receives a certificate of gratitude from Chukka Caribbean Adventure

5 years ago Tourism

Minister Bartlett Hails US$ 3 Million Investment by Chukka Caribbean in Sandy Bay Attraction

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has hailed Chukka Caribbean Adventures’ US$3 million investment in the development of the Chukka Ocean Outpost Sandy Bay, as a demonstration of the company’s unwavering belief in Jamaica. “As a destination, giving confidence to investors is what Jamaica is all about. In the middle of this pandemic, many people would have stopped investing,” he...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, speaks at the launch of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) Negril Chapter of the COVID-19 Ambassador Programme, at the Sandy Haven Resort on Wednesday, December 16.

5 years ago CoronavirusTourism

Tourism Minister Highlights Importance Of JHTA COVID-19 Ambassador Programme

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) COVID-19 Ambassador Programme has been instrumental in the promotion and public education of the COVID-19 safety protocols at the community level. The initiative was launched in October to communicate the practice of the protocols’ four pillars – social distancing, mask wearing, sanitising and hand washing –...