The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), an agency of the Ministry of Tourism, is committed to ensuring that industry information is available to its affiliates and the public. The Tourism Information Publishing Site (TIPS) was established to serve as the main source of information on the marketing and development of Jamaica as the premier Caribbean tourist destination.

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) has been established as one of the premier business support organizations in Jamaica, and is well respected by clients and funding institutions alike. About The Jamaica Business Development Corporation A leading player in the provision of business support services for Jamaican businesses. Providing business and technical support services across the spectrum, from guiding business...

The Entertainment Advisory Board has been re-established and will seek to guide and influence the policies and programmes, aimed at developing the sector.The function of the board, will among other things, strengthen private-public partnership of the industry to economic and social development. It will also provide advice to the Ministry regarding key issues and strategies, specifically the development of an...

The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) is the administrative body responsible for implementing the Fair Competition Act (FCA). The functions of the FTC include the following: To carry out, on its own initiative or at the request of the Minister or any other person, investigations in relation to the conduct of business in Jamaica in connection with matters falling within the...

The Devon House Heritage Site is owned by the Government of Jamaica, and falls directly under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism. The property is currently managed by The Devon House Development Limited, which became operational in February 2002 to oversee the re-development of Devon House, and manage its promotion and maintenance as the premier cultural attraction in the...

Factories Corporation Jamaica is the government agency that has primary responsibility for the development and management of industrial and commercial space in the public sector. The Company is in the business of leasing and managing industrial, commercial and office spaces to investors. Our Mission “To satisfy customer needs and enhance national development by providing quality industrial and commercial space profitably.” Our...

The Bath Fountain, located in the foothills of the John Crow mountains in St. Thomas are reputed to have healing qualities. The natural spring waters are believed to aid in the recovery of a wide range of ailments, including gout, rheumatism and skin conditions. There are two springs, one cold and one piping hot which flow through the rocks on...

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica is a statutory body established by The Standards Act of 1969 to promote and encourage standardization in relation to commodities, processes and practices. However, over the years, its role has expanded to include the provision of services in relation to conformity assessment (certification, inspection and testing, and calibration) and metrology. Its main activities include: facilitating...