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State Minister in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford (left), confers with Permanent Secretary, Jennifer Griffith (centre) and Senior Director in the Entertainment Division, Gillian Wilkinson McDaniel, during a press conference at the offices of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) in Kingston on Monday, November 30.

Nearly 400 Practitioners Already Listed on National Entertainment Registry

By: Denise Dennis, December 1, 2015

Some 351 entertainment practitioners and 45 companies have already been registered with the National Entertainment Registry of the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment. This was revealed by State Minister in...

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill.

Investors Pump US$200 Million into Hotel Sector

By: Garfield L. Angus , November 17, 2015

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, addresses the launch of the 15 staging of the Reggae Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K on October 21 at the Altamont Court Hotel in Kingston. Looking on is Sponsorship Director, Diane Ellis. The event will take place on December 5 in Negril, Westmoreland.

Tourism Minister Endorses Reggae Marathon

By: Rochelle Williams, October 23, 2015

Tourism 10 years ago Courtyard by Marriott Opens in New Kingston
By: Chad Bryan, December 1, 2015
Tourism 10 years ago Delegation to Lobby for Kingston to be Designated a Creative City
By: Denise Dennis, December 1, 2015
Tourism 10 years ago Visitor Arrivals Up 5.5%
By: Douglas McIntosh, November 20, 2015

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Ganja Reforms Put Jamaica Ahead Of Other Countries

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says the ganja reforms, enacted earlier this year, are historic and revolutionary, and have placed Jamaica ahead of many other countries...

By: Sharon Earle , November 17, 2015

Vice-President for Corporate Affairs and Business Development, Karisma Hotel and Resorts, Ruben Becerra (left), fields questions from journalists during a press conference held at the offices of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) in New Kingston on Tuesday (October 13). Mr. Becerra announced the company’s plans to invest more than US$900 million to develop nine hotels in Jamaica, over the next 10 years. Beside him is JTB Chairman, Dennis Morrison.

10 years ago Tourism

Mexican Hotel Chain Announces US$900 Million Investment

Mexico-based Karisma Hotel and Resorts has announced plans to invest more than US$900 million to develop nine hotels in Jamaica, adding 4,000 rooms to the country’s stock over the next...

By: Alecia Smith-Edwards, October 14, 2015

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, cuts the ribbon to signal the official opening and handing over of a Centre of Excellence at the Grange Hill High School in Westmoreland on Friday (October 9), while Principal of the institution, Errol Stewart, looks on. The facility, established by the Tourism Enhance Fund (TEF) at a cost of $4 million, will provide career training for male students in the areas of photography and furniture manufacturing.

10 years ago Tourism

Centre of Excellence Opened At Grange Hill High School

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill on Friday, October 9, officially opened a Centre of Excellence (Photo Lab/Industrial Arts Centre) at the Grange Hill High School in...

By: Glenis A. Rose, October 12, 2015

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (centre) cuts the ribbon to signal the official opening of the Little London High School's Centre of Excellence on October 9. The Centre was established by the Tourism Enhancement Fund at a cost of some $4 million. Those looking on include, Upper Sixth Form student, Tatiana Brown
(left) and Principal Mr. Garfield James, (second left).

10 years ago Tourism

Tourism Minister Opens Centre of Excellence at Little London High School

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill on Friday, October 9, officially handed over a refurbished and fully equipped home economics department to the Little London High School...

By: Glenis A. Rose, October 12, 2015

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (third right); Chairman of Hospiten Group, Dr. Luis Cobiella (centre) and Minister of Tourism, Hon. Dr.
Wykeham McNeill (third left), prepare to cut the ribbon to officially open a
$2.3 billion state-of-the-art private hospital in Rosehall, St. James, on Thursday, October 8. The facility was established by the Spanish owned group, Hospiten, and will serve Jamaican and overseas patients. Others (from
left) are: Pedro Luis Cobiella, Diana Cobiella, Juan Jose Hernandez and Dr.
Rafael Cobiella.

10 years ago Tourism

Jamaica Moving Ahead In Health Tourism – Minister McNeill

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says the opening of the state-of-the-art private hospital in Rosehall, St. James, on October 8, is tangible proof that Jamaica is...

By: Glenis A. Rose, October 9, 2015

10 years ago Tourism

Jamaica’s World Class Attractions Spurring Tourism Growth

Boasting attractions which rank amongst the best in the world, Jamaica continues to be a first choice tourism destination, industry players say. They point to the fact that the island...

By: Garwin Davis, October 6, 2015

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill.

10 years ago Tourism

Tourism Suppliers Showcase Goods and Services

More than 15 providers of goods and services to the hospitality sector showcased their various offerings at an exposition held on Friday (October 2), on the grounds of the Ministry...

By: Chad Bryan, October 5, 2015

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill at a JIS Think Tank held JIS Head Office.

10 years ago Tourism

Jamaica House Campaign Has Opened Doors in China – Dr. McNeill

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, said the Jamaica Tourist Board’s (JTB) successful publicity campaign in Beijing, during the world track and field championship in August, has...

By: Marlon Tingling, September 29, 2015

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