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Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace.

TEF Summer Interns To Gain International Certification

By: Shanna K. Salmon, March 9, 2020

Participants in this year’s Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Summer Internship Programme will obtain international certification from the American Hotels and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI), once they pass the relevant tests....

National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster Kerr (left), receives one of 10 thermal scanners donated to the Ministry of Health and Wellness by Sandals Resorts International, from Group Manager for Communications and Public Relations, Sheryl McGaw-Douse. The presentation was made during a handing over ceremony at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on Friday (March 6).

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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), highlights a point while addressing the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on Tuesday’s (March 3). Beside him is Director of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board, Donovan White.

Tourism Minister To Meet With Cruise Line Operators

By: Alecia Smith, March 5, 2020

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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), shares a toast with Managing Director, J. Wray and Nephew, Jean-Phillipe Beyer (right), on Saturday's (February 29) opening day of the two-day Jamaica Rum Festival at Hope Gardens in St. Andrew. Sharing the moment is Senior Director, Public Affairs, J. Wray and Nephew, Tanikie McClarthy Allen (centre).

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Tourism Minister Wants Rum Festival Expanded To Montego Bay

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, wants the annual Jamaica Rum Festival to be expanded to the tourism Mecca of Montego Bay. Speaking to JIS News at the second staging...

By: Shanna K. Salmon, March 3, 2020

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, speaking at a sensitisation session on the tourism workers’ pension scheme on Thursday (February 27), at Hotel Tim Bamboo in Port Antonio, Portland.

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8,000 Tourism Workers To Be Certified By 2022

Some 8,000 tourism workers who do not have formal training are being targeted by the Government for certification over the next two years. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, made...

By: Ainsworth Morris, February 29, 2020

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), breaks ground for a US$1 billion multi-resort development - Sugarcane Bay Jamaica - in Llandovery, St. Ann, on Friday, February 28. Also taking part (from left) are: Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Karisma Hotels & Resorts, Armando Chomat; Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett; and Mayor of St. Ann's Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis.

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Ground Broken For US$1 Billion Multi-resort Development In St. Ann

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, and Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, on Friday (February 28), broke ground for a US$1 billion multi-resort development - Sugarcane Bay Jamaica...

By: Okoye Henry, February 29, 2020

Passengers disembark the Marella Discovery 2 cruise ship on Monday (February 24) at the Port Royal Cruise Port in Kingston.

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Marella Discovery 2 Makes Second Call To Port Royal

The Marella Discovery 2 cruise ship made its second call to Port Royal on Monday (February 24), carrying some 1,800 visitors to Kingston. The cruise ship created history on January...

By: Ainsworth Morris, February 27, 2020

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), delivers the 2020/21 Throne Speech, under the theme ‘Towards a Decade of Growth to Anchor Our Peace and Prosperity‘, at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament on February 11.

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Four Laws To Be Amended To Boost Tourism Sector

Four pieces of legislation that will go a far way in strengthening the country’s tourism sector are to be amended during the 2020/21 fiscal year. These are the Bath of...

By: Tanesha Mundle, February 12, 2020

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Providing Quality Visitor Attractions Key – Minister Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says enhancing the visitor experience through the provision of high-quality and authentic attractions is critical in maintaining the country’s competitive edge in the global...

By: Garwin Davis, February 11, 2020

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), engages in a discussion with Chairman of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Godfrey Dyer (L); and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councilor Homer Davis, at the ceremony to break ground for the Canaan/Adelphi Water Supply System in Somerton, St. James, on February 5.

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70,000 Residents To Benefit From Caanan/Adelphi Water Supply System

More than 70,000 residents of several communities in deep rural St. James will benefit from the establishment of the Caanan/Adelphi Water Supply System. The $300-million project is being undertaken by...

By: Garwin Davis, February 10, 2020

Members of the Herbert Morrison Technical High School debate team, at the official launch of the National Tourism Debate Competition, which was held at the S Hotel Event and Conference Centre in Montego Bay, St. James, on February 5.

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Students In Hospitality Training Management Programme Sit Final Exams In June

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says students from the pilot cohort of the Hospitality Training Management Programme (HTMP) will sit their final examinations in June of this year. In...

By: Serena Grant, February 10, 2020

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Tourism Minister Wants Rum Festival Expanded To Montego Bay

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Ground Broken For US$1 Billion Multi-resort Development In St. Ann

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Four Laws To Be Amended To Boost Tourism Sector

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