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A tour guide (left) at Dunn’s River Falls in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, provides guests with last minute instructions prior to their trekking up the falls.
A tour guide (left) at Dunn’s River Falls in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, provides guests with last minute instructions prior to their trekking up the falls.

Dunn’s River Falls Recording Uptick in Patronage since Reopening

The world renowned Dunn’s River Falls and theme park in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, has been recording an uptick in patronage since being reopened to the public on July 21, following a four-month closure due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019...
Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney.
Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney.

Grants For Small And Medium-Sized Tourism And Agriculture Enterprises
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett,​ addresses the opening ceremony for the virtual staging of the ‘Christmas in July’ Trade Show at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (July 23). ​
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett,​ addresses the opening ceremony for the virtual staging of the ‘Christmas in July’ Trade Show at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (July 23). ​

Gov’t Building Capacity Of Small And Medium-Sized Tourism Operators To Increase Earnings
A view from outside the Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay, St. James.
A view from outside the Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay, St. James.

New London Gatwick To Montego Bay Flights Begin October 13
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), converses with media personality, Sakina Deer, during the launch of the Rediscover Jamaica domestic marketing campaign, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on July 22.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), converses with media personality, Sakina Deer, during the launch of the Rediscover Jamaica domestic marketing campaign, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on July 22.

Rediscover Jamaica Campaign Launched

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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the opening ceremony for the virtual staging of the ‘Christmas in July’ Trade Show at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (July 23).
Tourism

Gov’t Looking To Establish Jamaica As Tourism Supply Hub

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Government is working to establish Jamaica as a tourism supply hub that will serve the needs of the global industry, starting with human capital. He said that the idea is to “build the capacity of our people to provide stackable credentials to enable mobility and portability”, which will enable them to seek...
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Bartlett Offers Condolences to Family of Tourism Stalwart Heinz Simonitsch

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has expressed deep regret at the passing of the prominent Austria-born hotelier, Heinz Simonitsch, who is credited for his development of Half Moon resort in Montego Bay, St James. “Heinz Simonitsch was a stalwart and one of the most outstanding tourism administrators, planners, and missionaries of the Caribbean. I offer my condolences to the Simonitsch...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. (FILE)
Tourism

Tourism Minister Commends Entities For Support

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says tourism entities, such as Mystic Mountain in St. Ann, should be lauded for their continued support of the sector, despite the fallout from the coronavirus (COVID-19). In an interview with JIS News, Mr. Bartlett said it is pleasing to learn that despite having closed since March, Mystic Mountain still managed to pump US$6...
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Chairman of the South Coast Chapter of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) and owner of Jakes Hotel, Jason Henzell (3rd right), brought Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett (2nd left) up to date on the preparedness of tourism stakeholders along the newly opened South Coast Resilient Corridor, when he toured recently to see and hear first-hand from them. Behind Mr Bartlett is Executive Director of Jamaica Vacations Ltd. (JAMVAC), Joy Roberts and at centre is Destination Manager for the South Coast, Jonathan Bamidele.
Tourism

Minister Bartlett Issues Stern Shut-Down Warning

Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett, has warned that tourism entities that fail to comply with health and safety protocols designed to facilitate the phased reopening of the tourism sector, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, will be shut down. Speaking at the Golf View Hotel in Manchester, during a tour of the newly opened South Coast Resilient Corridor on the weekend,...
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Immigration Forum For Jamaica Diaspora On Sunday

A virtual discussion forum on immigration issues in the Jamaica Diaspora will be held on Sunday, July 19 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event is being organised by the Jamaica Diaspora North-east, United States of America (USA) under the theme ‘Mek We Talk’ and will be broadcast via the Zoom platform. Global Jamaica Diaspora Council Representative for the...
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The renovated Porto Bello Community centre in St. James, which was officially opened on Thursday (July 16). The centre was upgraded at a cost of $4.7 million as part of the Tourism Development Company’s ‘Spruce Up’ programme.
Tourism

TPDCo Renovates Porto Bello Community Centre In St. James

Residents of Porto Bello in St James are now benefiting from an upgraded community centre, which was refurbished at a cost of $4.7 million as part of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) ‘Spruce Up’ programme. The facility was officially opened by Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, during a ceremony on Thursday (July 16). Upgrades to the building include the...
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Visual artist Bonito "Don Dada" Thompson, presented his pieces to a panel of judges during an assessment session for the Christmas in July trade show on July 7, at The Jamaica Pegasus h​otel in New Kingston.
Tourism

Virtual Christmas In July Trade Show On July 23

The annual ‘Christmas in July’ trade show will be held virtually for the first time on Thursday, July 23. The event will feature locally produced gifts and souvenir items that will be available for purchase in December. Products will be from the categories of fashion and accessories, art and crafts, processed foods, aromatherapy and souvenirs such as desktop items and...
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