Contribution to the 2015/2016 Sectoral Debate by the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill
Mr. Speaker, I consider it a great honour to have been asked by the Most Honourable Prime Minister to open the Sectoral Debate for the …
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Contribution to the 2014/2015 Sectoral Debate by Minister the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill
Mr. Speaker, Jamaica has been blessed with spectacular beauty, hospitable people, and a vibrant culture. These together have combined to help us create a successful …
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Tourist Arrivals Up
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says the winter tourist season, now in its second month, is performing well, with growth in …
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Tourism Minister says Caribbean Travel Marketplace a Resounding Success
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, has hailed the just concluded Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2014 as a “resounding success” for Jamaica. He …
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GOJ Efforts Advance Job Creation in 2013
The Government implemented several initiatives and programmes in 2013, aimed at boosting economic development and creating avenues for more persons to be employed. These efforts …
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Jamaica Welcomes Two Millionth Stopover Visitor
Jamaica recorded a landmark achievement on Sunday, December 29, when the island welcomed two million stopover visitors for the first time in the tourism industry’s …
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$400M Project to Transform Ocho Rios
The resort town of Ocho Rios is set for major transformation with the phased implementation of an enhancement project, valued at $400 million. This project, …
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Minister McNeill Satisfied with Progress of Infrastructure Works in Ocho Rios
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, is expressing satisfaction with the progress of infrastructure work being undertaken in Ocho Rios. He said …
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Growth in Tourist Arrivals Expected To Continue
Even as Jamaica anticipates having a landmark two million stopover visitors before the end of 2013, there are expectations for continued growth in arrivals by …
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Bookings for Winter Well Ahead of Last Year – Dr. McNeill
Jamaica is on course for a strong winter season with bookings for the period “pacing well ahead of last year” said Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. …
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Language Skills Training Programme For Tourism Workers
The Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, through the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), has embarked on a Language Skills Training Programme, aimed at training some …
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Jamaica Welcomes Inaugural Dreamliner Flight
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner landed at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay Thursday, November 7, making Jamaica the first Caribbean country to welcome the …
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Tourism Minister Expects Strong Winter Season
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says the tourism industry is showing good results, with the upcoming winter tourist season expected to …
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Agro-Tourism Farmers’ Markets Launched In Resort Areas
A series of seven farmers’ markets are to be held in the resort areas of Negril, Montego Bay and Ocho Rios over the next seven …
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Remarks for Dr. Wykeham McNeill at the Celebratory Luncheon Observing World Tourism Day
Salutations: Today I am delighted to participate in Jamaica's observation of World Tourism Day 2012, under the theme "Tourism and Sustainable Energy: Powering Sustainable …
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Sectoral Presentation by Dr. Wykeham McNeill
Mr. Speaker, I am extremely pleased to rise to make my contribution to the Sectoral Debate, which will be my first in the capacity of …
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Remarks by the Dr. Wykeham McNeill at the Jamaica Investment Forum 2012
SALUTATIONS: · Session Chairman – Mrs. Evelyn Smith; · Ministerial Co-Host – The Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson; · Esteemed co-presenters – o Mr. Claude Duncan …
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