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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, interacts with workers at Chukka Caribbean Adventures.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, interacts with workers at Chukka Caribbean Adventures.

Owners of attractions repackaging products

Owners of attractions are now repackaging their products to cater to the local market, as a result of the loss being experienced with the cruise-shipping business due to the fallout from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “Most if not all of...
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (2nd right), share in conversation with members of the Ocho Rios Craft market in St. Ann.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (2nd right), share in conversation with members of the Ocho Rios Craft market in St. Ann.

Craft Traders Remain Optimistic of Improvements in Business
Managing Director of Amstar, Richard Bourke.
Managing Director of Amstar, Richard Bourke.

Tourism stakeholders call for united front in fight against COVID-19
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre); and Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace (to the Minister’s left), with the White River Fish Sanctuary Wardens following the launch of the entity’s new base of operation, located on the Old White River Road in St. Ann, on Thursday, August 13.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre); and Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace (to the Minister’s left), with the White River Fish Sanctuary Wardens following the launch of the entity’s new base of operation, located on the Old White River Road in St. Ann, on Thursday, August 13.

Tourism Minister Opens New Headquarters of White River Fish Sanctuary
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmu​nd Bartlett, addresses the recent official opening of the $253-million rehabilitated Guava Ridge to Content Gap road in East Rural St. Andrew. Listening (from left) are Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew and wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness; and Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmu​nd Bartlett, addresses the recent official opening of the $253-million rehabilitated Guava Ridge to Content Gap road in East Rural St. Andrew. Listening (from left) are Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew and wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness; and Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green.

Most Tourism Projects Still On Track

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Scott’s Cove Food and Rest Stop Enjoying Ongoing Patronage Despite COVID-19

With the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic having taken a toll on tourism-dependent businesses islandwide, vendors at the popular Scott’s Cove food and rest stop on the border of St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland are expressing gratitude to local customers for their continued patronage. More commonly known as ‘Border’ because of its location, Scott’s Cove, a haven for fish and bammy lovers,...
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Tourism

Tourism Minister Wants CHTM Relocated To Jamaica

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says discussions are under way with the University of the West Indies to have the operations of the Centre for Hotel and Tourism Management (CHTM) in The Bahamas relocated to Jamaica. Addressing the virtual graduation ceremony for participants in the online training programme for tourism workers on August 12, the Minister said this means...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second left), cuts the ribbon symbolising the handover of an ambulance by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) to the Negril Fire Station in Westmoreland,on on Friday (July 31). Sharing the moment are (from left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith; Deputy Commissioner in Charge of Operations at the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Kevin Haughton; Member of Parliament for Western Westmoreland, Dr. Wykeham McNeill; Chairman of the TEF, Godfrey Dyer; and Executive Director of the TEF, Dr. Carey Wallace.
Tourism

TEF Donates Ambulance To Negril Fire Department

The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) has donated an ambulance to the Negril Fire Department in Westmoreland, which was procured at a cost of $18 million. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, in his remarks at the handover ceremony held on Friday (July 31) emphasised that fire departments are important in ensuring visitor safety on the island. “Safety enables a feeling...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), exchanges an elbow bump with fish vendor at Scott’s Cove, Juliet Fritz (left). Looking on at right is Senior Strategist in the Ministry, Delano Seiveright. Occasion was a tour of tourism operations in Westmoreland on Friday (July 31), to get a first-hand look at the level of compliance with the coronavirus (COVID-19) protocols.
Tourism

Minister Bartlett Pleased With Compliance Of Entities In Westmoreland

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says he is pleased with the level of compliance of tourism operations in Westmoreland with the protocols put in place by the Government to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the sector. He was speaking at a press briefing held at the Bluefields Bay Villa in the parish on Friday (July 31),...
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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 on July 24.
Tourism

Hospitality Workers Happy To Be Back At Work

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the appreciation being shown by employees within the hospitality sector to be back at work is an affirmation of the Government’s move to reopen the sector. Speaking to JIS News following recent visits to several of Jamaica’s top north coast attractions, Mr. Bartlett said he was moved by the personal testimonies of some...
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Chief Operations Officer (COO) of Sandals Resorts International, Shawn DaCosta, addresses team members and media practitioners following a tour of the Sandals Ochi Beach Resort, St. Ann, on July 22.
Tourism

Proactive Steps Taken By Sandals To Protect Guests

The Sandals Resorts International chain has taken proactive steps to enhance and revamp all operational protocols, to ensure a consistently safe environment for guests and staff. This was noted by Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Sandals Resorts International, Shawn DaCosta, as he addressed team members and media practitioners following a tour of the Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in St. Ann,...
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