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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre); Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Jennifer Griffith (left) and Member of Parliament for Eastern Portland, Annmarie Vaz, look at a carving in the shape of the island of Jamaica, during a recent stop at the Port Antonio Craft Market, during a Destination Assurance Tour of sections of Portland.

Further Development Planned for Ken Wright Pier

By: Garwin Davis, July 4, 2023

Discussions are under way for further development of the Ken Wright Cruise Ship Pier as the Government position’s Port Antonio to gain a bigger share of the lucrative global tourism...

Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager, addresses the Mayor’s Forum in Water Square on Wednesday, June 28. Listening is Deputy Superintendent of Police in charge of the Trelawny Division, Winston Milton, who also made a presentation at the forum.

Mayor Calls for Partnership to Preserve Tourism Product In Falmouth

By: Sharon Earle, July 3, 2023

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses a stakeholder meeting at the Anglican Church Hall in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, during a recent destination assurance tour of the parish.

Tourism Ministry Looking to Restore the Glory Days of Bath In St. Thomas

By: Mickella Anderson, June 30, 2023

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By: Garwin Davis, June 30, 2023
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), shares a photo opportunity with (from left) business operator in the Port Antonio Craft Village, Jennifer Brown; Mayor of Port Antonio, Councillor Paul Thompson, and Member of Parliament, Portland Eastern, Ann Marie Vaz, during the recent destination assurance tour of sections of Portland where the Minister and other representatives met and engaged with stakeholders in the parish. The visit formed part of a series of islandwide tours of tourism entities and national stakeholder and public consultations on the Tourism Ministry’s Destination Assurance Framework and Strategy (DAFS). The DAFS serves as a long-term blueprint to guide the Ministry and its partners to strengthen, further develop and implement strategies that will ensure continuous improvement in the delivery and management of quality outputs throughout the tourism value chain.

2 years ago Tourism

PHOTOS: Minister Bartlett Tours Portland

The majestic Dunn’s River Falls located in Ocho Rios, St. Ann. As part of the ‘Summa Thrills’ promotion being offered by the world-famous Dunn’s River Falls & Park, residents and non-residents can climb the falls, participate in the ‘Tek-A-Hike’ experience and Zip across the falls for $5,000 or US$75, respectively.

2 years ago Tourism

Dunn’s River Special Summer Package Returns

Residents and visitors will again have the opportunity to benefit from the ‘Summa Thrills’ promotion, being offered by the world-famous Dunn’s River Falls and Park. “We decided to come back...

By: Shanna K. Salmon, June 26, 2023

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right), listens to a point being made by Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Western, James Robertson (right), while Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Wade Marrs (left) and Reggae Falls CEO, Antonio Porter, look on. Occasion was a destination assurance tour of St. Thomas on Thursday (June 22).

2 years ago Tourism

Hillside in St. Thomas to Receive Attention from Tourism Ministry

The Hillside community in St. Thomas, which is home to the renowned Reggae Falls, is to receive some attention from the Ministry of Tourism to continue to develop its potential....

By: Mickella Anderson, June 24, 2023

A group of tourists after their arrival to Jamaica on the Carnival Sunrise cruise ship in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.

2 years ago Sectoral Debate 2023/24Tourism

Jamaica Gets Ready for Best Summer Season

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica is bracing for the best summer tourism season. “Already, before even completing the first six months of this year, we have… received...

By: Latonya Linton, June 21, 2023

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, opens the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on April 18.

2 years ago Sectoral Debate 2023/24Tourism

JCTI Looking to Attract New Tourism Recruits

The Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation (JCTI) is proposing a strategy for attracting new recruits and helping them prepare for available jobs. This, as the tourism sector continues to be...

By: Latonya Linton, June 21, 2023

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, opens the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 18).

2 years ago Sectoral Debate 2023/24Tourism

Agri-Linkages Exchange Portal Generates $325M In Earnings Between January and May

The Agri-Linkages Exchange (ALEX) portal has generated earnings of $325 million for farmers during the first five months of 2023. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, made the disclosure as...

By: Latonya Linton, June 21, 2023

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, opens the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 18).

2 years ago Sectoral Debate 2023/24Tourism

Tourism Ministry to Conduct Economic Impact Study on Proposed Hotel Room Developments

A Tourism Economic Impact Study is to be conducted to identify the economic, fiscal, social and environmental impact of the development of an additional 15,000 to 20,000 hotel rooms to...

By: Latonya Linton, June 21, 2023

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, points to a mural on a wall along South Camp Road on Friday (June 16). Occasion was a destination assurance tour of spots in Kingston and St. Andrew. Among the sites visited were the Grand Excelsior Hotel, Rae Town Fishing Village, and Victoria Pier.

2 years ago Tourism

PHOTOS: Minister Bartlett visits spots in Kingston and St. Andrew

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, points to a mural on a wall along South Camp Road on Friday (June 16). Occasion was a destination assurance tour of spots in...