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Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett.

World Tourism Day to Focus on Sustainability

By: Shanna K. Salmon, September 25, 2025

Jamaica will join the global community to commemorate World Tourism Day, on Saturday, September 27, under the theme: ‘Tourism and Sustainable Transformation’. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, told JIS...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses tourism stakeholders and business interests at the Jamaica Product Exchange tradeshow, at the Jewel Grande in Montego Bay, St. James, on September 23.

Investment in Infrastructure Critical to Sustainable Growth in Tourism – Minister Bartlett

By: Garwin Davis, September 24, 2025

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses business interests and tourism stakeholders at the opening of Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) 2025, at the Harmony Beach Park, Montego Bay, St. James, on September 21.

Tourism Minister Says Sector Continues to Soar

By: Garwin Davis, September 24, 2025

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Tourism Director, Donovan White, delivers remarks during a press conference on Monday (September 15) at the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) in New Kingston to launch the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) 2025.

3 months ago Tourism

JTB Targets Latin America To Accelerate Tourism Growth In 2025

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has identified deepening the island’s expansion into emerging markets as a strategic priority for 2025, with Latin American countries highlighted as a key focus. This,...

By: Vanessa James, September 17, 2025

Executive Director of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourism Association (JHTA), Camille Needham (left), shares a light moment with (from left) Director of Tourism, Donovan White; Chair of Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) Planning Committee, Nicola Madden-Greig and President of the JHTA, Christopher Jarrett, following Monday’s (September 15) press launch of JAPEX 2025 at the JTB offices in New Kingston. JAPEX will be held from September 21 to 24 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

3 months ago Tourism

JAPEX 2025 to Be Bigger Than Ever

Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) 2025 is expected to be the biggest ever with a record number of industry stakeholders, including 116 international buyers from more than 25 countries. An annual...

By: Vanessa James, September 16, 2025

Administrator at the Port Authority of Jamaica, Shannon McCalla (fourth from left), joins Captain of the Margaritaville at Sea Islander, Theodore Mitropoulos (fifth from left), and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lannaman & Morris Shipping Group, Charmaine Maragh (third from right), along with other stakeholders in a ceremonial exchange of plaques during the Margaritaville at Sea Islander inaugural call at Reynolds Pier in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Thursday, September 11.

3 months ago Tourism

Margaritaville At Sea Islander Makes Inaugural Call to Ocho Rios

Jamaica welcomed a fresh wave of cruise arrivals on Thursday (Sept. 11), as the Margaritaville at Sea Islander made its inaugural call at the Reynolds Pier in Ocho Rios, St....

By: OKOYE HENRY, September 14, 2025

Cultural events are a major part of the offerings at the Artisan Village in Falmouth, Trelawny.

3 months ago Tourism

Artisan Village in Falmouth Expected to Host Regular Events

The Artisan Village in Falmouth, Trelawny, is proving to be a natural draw for locals and visitors, with regular events expected to become an integral part of the facility’s calendar....

By: Garwin Davis, September 11, 2025

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (3rd right), shares lens time at the 4th Annual American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) Caribbean Showcase, at Sandals South Coast, in Westmoreland, on Sunday, August 24. With the Minister (from left) are: President and CEO of ASTA, Zane Kerby; Tourism Ministers - Deputy Prime Minister of St Lucia, Hon. Dr. Ernest Hilaire; Hon. Carlos James of St. Vincent & the Grenadines; and Hon. Adrian Thomas from Grenada; Secretary-General and CEO of the Caribbean Tourism Organization, Mrs. Dona Regis-Prosper; Minister of Tourism for Barbados, Hon. G.P. Ian Gooding-Edghill and Executive VP of Sales & Industry Relations, Unique Vacations, Gary Sadler.

4 months ago Tourism

Region Must Not Become Complacent Because of Remarkable Rebound of Tourism – Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says that while the Caribbean’s rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic and related disruptions have been nothing short of remarkable, there is “zero room” for...

By: Garwin Davis, August 27, 2025

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TPDCO and Red Stripe Sign MOU for New Tourism Product in Port Royal

The Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo) and Red Stripe officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday (August 25) to collaborate on the development of the Port Royal...

By: Vanessa James, August 26, 2025

National Water Commission (NWC) Regional Manager for Portland, Richard Williams (second right) and Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace (second left), shake hands following the signing of the Financing Agreement for the $22-million Carder Park Wastewater Project in Port Antonio, Portland, on Wednesday (August 20), in Carder Park. Sharing the moment are Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), and Mayor of Port Antonio, Councillor Paul Thompson.

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Wastewater Project for Carder Park in Portland

The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) and the National Water Commission (NWC) signed a financing agreement on August 20 for the $22-million Carder Park Wastewater Project in Port Antonio, Portland. The...

By: VANESSA JAMES, August 25, 2025

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), breaks ground for the US$700-million Moon Palace The Grand Montego Bay, in Success, St. James, on Monday, August 11. He is joined by (from left) Custos of St. James, Bishop Conrad Pitkin; Vice President, Moon Palace Jamaica All-Inclusive Resort, Clifton Reader; Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon; Chief Executive Officer of Palace Resorts, Gibran Chapur; Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett; and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams.

4 months ago Prime MinisterTourism

PM Breaks Ground for US$700-Million Resort in St. James

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Monday (August 11) broke ground for the US$700-million Moon Palace The Grand Montego Bay, in Success, St. James. The luxury resort,...

By: Okoye Henry, August 12, 2025

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World Tourism Day to Focus on Sustainability

Investment in Infrastructure Critical to Sustainable Growth in Tourism – Minister Bartlett

Tourism Minister Says Sector Continues to Soar

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JTB Targets Latin America To Accelerate Tourism Growth In 2025

JAPEX 2025 to Be Bigger Than Ever

Margaritaville At Sea Islander Makes Inaugural Call to Ocho Rios

Artisan Village in Falmouth Expected to Host Regular Events

Region Must Not Become Complacent Because of Remarkable Rebound of Tourism – Bartlett

TPDCO and Red Stripe Sign MOU for New Tourism Product in Port Royal

Wastewater Project for Carder Park in Portland

PM Breaks Ground for US$700-Million Resort in St. James

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