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Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (third left), observes as Chairman, Recycling Partners of Jamaica Limited (RPJ), Damien King (left), accepts keys for a box truck from Acting Executive Director, Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo.), Stephen Edwards, during the handover ceremony, on Wednesday (October 21), at the recycling company’s Lake’s Pen address in St. Catherine. At right is Chief Financial Officer, RPJ, Wincella Cummings.

Recycling Partners of Jamaica Gets Truck from TPDCo.

The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo.) has handed over a box truck, valued at approximately $7 million, to Recycling Partners of Jamaica Limited (RPJ) as part of the Government’s commitment to environmental protection. Funding for the procurement of the unit...

JAMPRO and UDC Promote Investment in Eco-Tourism

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, speaks at the reopening of Zoetry Montego Bay, in Ironshore, St. James, recently.

90 Per Cent of Tourism Projects on Target – Minister Bartlett

President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) Clifton Reader (left), shares a photo moment with Immediate Past President of the JHTA, Omar Robinson.

JHTA President Highlights Implementation of Health and Safety Protocols in Sector

The Virgin Atlantic plane carrying passengers and crew from London, England, taxis beneath the symbolic water salute at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, as the airline resumed flights to the island on October 2.

Virgin Atlantic Resumes Flights to Jamaica

Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett (right), receives a COVID-style greeting from employees of Chukka Caribbean Adventures, during his tour of several Ocho Rios based attractions recently.

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Tourism Corridor Between St. Thomas and Portland has Untapped Potential- Minister Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the tourism corridor between St. Thomas and Portland has untapped potential, which could position it as a premier tourism destination. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Mr. Bartlett said his Ministry, as part of an all-island comprehensive development plan, will be taking strategic steps to facilitate the expansion of tourism in that...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the Tourism Awareness Week Webinar, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on Friday (October 2).

5 years ago Tourism

Tourism Minister Calls on Jamaicans to Help Develop Rural Areas

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is calling on Jamaicans to help build out and develop rural areas as the nation continues its path of recovery from the negative effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. During his address at the Tourism Awareness Week Webinar for 2020, which was held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel today (October 2) under the theme...

Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett (centre), is joined by Zoetry Montego Bay Directors, Kevin Robertson (left) and Steven Fong-Yee to cut the ribbon marking the reopening of Zoetry Montego Bay, in Ironshore, St. James, on Thursday (October 1).

5 years ago Tourism

Health Insurance for Tourists November 1

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says come November 1, the Government will be launching an end-to-end health insurance, repatriation and logistics programme for all tourists coming to Jamaica. He outlined that this programme is aimed at guaranteeing the health security and safety of the tourists who fly to Jamaica, ensuring a comfortable and seamless destination experience. “In the process,...

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Rural Areas Key to Recovery of Tourism Sector – Minister Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says tourism in the rural areas of the country will provide key opportunities for a full recovery of the local industry from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Addressing a church service at Trumpet Call Ministries International in Montego Bay, St. James, on Sunday (September 27) to mark the start of Tourism Awareness Week, the Minister...

5 years ago Tourism

Tourism Ministry to Establish Community Tourism Unit

A special Community Tourism Unit is to be established in the Ministry of Tourism within the next five years. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett made the disclosure in his message for World Tourism Day on September 27. The Minister said that the unit will be developed “to work with communities and hotels to expand participation by community members, while providing...

Senior Director of Technical Services in the Tourism Ministry, David Dobson, speaks at a JIS Think Tank.

5 years ago Tourism

JSIF Broadens Scope of REDI II

The Ministry of Tourism says it is heartened that the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) has broadened the scope of the Rural Economic Development Initiative Phase II (REDI II), to provide a suitable response to the fallout from COVID-19. “This will assist many community-based tourism entities at the grassroots… to weather the ravaging impact of the pandemic and better position...

5 years ago Tourism

Message from Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett  to mark World Tourism Day 2020 and Tourism Awareness Week

Today, we join the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the global community in celebrating World Tourism Day. This year’s theme: “Tourism and Rural Development” highlights the unique role that tourism plays in providing opportunities outside of big cities and preserving cultural and natural heritage all around the world. Here in Jamaica, this theme will guide our activities for...