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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

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Carnival in Jamaica generated approximately J$95.4 billion in total economic impact and supported an estimated 115,247 full-time equivalent jobs across multiple sectors in 2024. He made the disclosure while presenting the findings of the...
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’
Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Hon. Delano Seiveright.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Hon. Delano Seiveright.

More Jamaicans Benefiting from Tourism
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.
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.

JTB 70th Anniversary Church Service
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.
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.

Trelawny Parish Development Committee Ahead of National Benchmarks in Community Development

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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
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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.
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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.
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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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Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Senator the Hon. Delano Seiveright, addresses tourism stakeholders at the launch of the ninth staging of the Jill Stewart Mobay City Run held at Sandals Montego Bay on Monday (March 24).
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Tourism Stakeholders Urged to Forge Partnerships to Expand Global Reach

Local tourism stakeholders are being encouraged to engage in networking at the global level to increase their visibility and profit margins. The advice came from Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Senator the Hon. Delano Seiveright, during his address at the launch of the ninth staging of the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run held at Sandals Montego Bay...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), is greeted by Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace (left) at ‘The Event Playbook: Strategies for Event Tourism Success’ workshop held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston on Friday (March 21). Sharing the moment is Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
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PHOTOS: The Event Playbook Strategies For Event Tourism Success’ Workshop

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), is greeted by Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace (left) at ‘The Event Playbook: Strategies for Event Tourism Success’ workshop held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston on Friday (March 21). Sharing the moment is Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
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