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In response to the growing number of tourists complaining about harassment from craft vendors the ministry of tourism has developed a tourism ethics manual. Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett recently sat down with Enthrose Campbell to talk about the manual as well as some new hotels set to break ground this year. Here’s an excerpt of the discussion. Press play to learn more about this issue.

Jamaica’s tourism industry continues to grow, with record earnings in 2019. Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett credits the growth of the industry, and the fact that more tourism dollars are staying in the country, to the establishment of linkages networks. Minister Bartlett recently sat down with Enthrose Campbell to discuss plans for 2020. Here’s an excerpt of the discussion. Listen to this edition of Get the facts to hear more.

Jamaica recently welcomed United States Secretary of State, Michael Pompeo for a two-day working visit. Prior to his departure the Secretary of State delivered a speech on the future of US-Caribbean relations including how we can work to secure more US investments. Learn more on this edition of Get the facts!

As of January 1, 2020, the local manufacture, distribution and use of expanded polystyrene foam products (Styrofoam) in the food and beverage industry have been banned. This is being done as part of the Government’s thrust to place greater focus on pollution control. Learn more on today’s edition of Get the facts. 

The end of the year is fast approaching and so too are the usual parties to ring in the New Year! This festive season promises to be even more exciting for party goers as the cut off times for events were have been temporarily extended. However the onus is on promoters and party planners to ensure they do not abuse this privilege. We’ll tell you why on this week’s Get the Facts.