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Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill making his contribution to the 2014/2015 Sectoral Debate on Tuesday, May 27.
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill making his contribution to the 2014/2015 Sectoral Debate on Tuesday, May 27.

Jamaica Elected to Chair UN Tourism Council

By: Douglas McIntosh, May 28, 2014
Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, will assume Chairmanship of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Executive Council in September. This development follows Jamaica’s election, earlier this...
Governor-General, Sir Patrick Allen congratulates eminent academic and renowned poet, Professor Mervyn Morris, who was officially installed as Poet Laureate of Jamaica during an investiture ceremony at King’s House on May 22.

It’s Official for Poet Laureate Professor Mervyn Morris

By: Andrea Braham, May 23, 2014
Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism & Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, highlights aspects of the Entertainment Registry to be established July 31, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on May 15.

Rating System Coming For Entertainment Events

By: Kadian Brown , May 19, 2014

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Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (centre), addressing the opening ceremony for the Sensatori Hotel, in Negril, Westmoreland, on Monday, April 28. Listening (from left) are: Managing Director, TUI, Cayman Islands, David Burling; Chief Executive Officer, Karisma Hotels, Rafael Feliz; Deputy CEO, TUI Travel, Johan Lundgren; and CEO, TUI Travel, Peter Long.
Tourism

140 More Rooms Added to Hotel Stock

The number of rooms in the hotel sector has been boosted by an additional 140 units, with the opening of the first Sensatori Hotel by Karisma Hotel and Resorts, in...
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By: Andrea Braham, April 29, 2014
Local craft items on display in the Negril Craft Market, Westmoreland. The Ministry of Tourism is spearheading a craft strategy, placing more emphasis on authentic Jamaican creations, to ensure that greater benefits are derived from the $4 billion art and craft industry.
Tourism

New Direction for Craft Industry

The Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment is spearheading a new craft strategy, placing more emphasis on authentic Jamaican creations, to ensure that greater benefits are derived from the $4 billion...
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By: Latonya Linton, April 24, 2014