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Bartlett Proposes Tourism Credit Bank

MONTEGO BAY, St. James, Jamaica, March 17, 2016: The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) and the EXIM Bank are to set the stage for the establishment of a tourism bank.

Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett (right), shares Red Stripe's Managing Director Ricardo Nuncio's interest in a brochure on Red Stripe beer, during a courtesy call on the minister at his office in New Kingston on Wednesday.

Public Private Partnerships to form significant part of tourism growth strategy – Bartlett

KINGSTON,  Jamaica,  March  17,  2016:  Minister  of  Tourism,  Honourable  Edmund  Bartlett,  yesterday noted that Public Private Partnerships (PPP) will form a key part of Jamaic

TPDCo to Lead Drive to Boost Integrity of the Tourism Product

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, March 14, 2016: Minister of Tourism Hon Edmund Bartlett has challenged the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) and leaders of key subsectors of the in

Minister Bartlett Meets With US Ambassador to Jamaica

Minister Bartlett Meets With US Ambassador to Jamaica

KINGSTON, Jamaica; March 09, 2016:   In a bid to further strengthen relations between Jamaica and the United States in the area of tourism Minister of Tourism Hon.

‘Growth is the Mantra’ Says Minister Bartlett

KINGSTON, Jamaica; March 8, 2016: On the heels of yesterday’s official swearing in of members of the new cabinet, the newly appointed Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett, hit

Hon. Edmund Bartlett Returns as Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism

Kingston, Jamaica: March 8, 2016 – Hon.

Minister McNeill Congratulates Reggae Grammy Awardee

Kingston, Jamaica: February 15, 2016 – Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr.

Treasure Beach Receives $48 Million to Support Community Tourism Projects

TREASURE BEACH, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, February 15, 2016:  The area of Treasure Beach, St.

Negril Police Station Gets $40M Upgrade

NEGRIL, Jamaica: February 7, 2016: A social intervention pilot project for the parish of Westmoreland is to be rolled out over the next few weeks to help reduce criminal activity.

J$70 Billion Potential Trade Market for Local Businesses: New Tourism Demand Study Reveals Opportunities in Tourism

Kingston, Jamaica: February 3, 2016: A newly released Tourism Demand Study, commissioned by the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, has revealed that opportunities created by to

Minister McNeill Lauds Excellence of Hyatt Staff

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica; February 3, 2016: Jamaican workers have been credited in large part for the success of the local tourism sector, which saw some 3.69 million visitors in 2015.

$27.7 Million Refurbished Boston Beach Facility Handed Over

Portland, Jamaica: January 17, 2016 – The famous Boston Beach in Portland has been refurbished at a cost of $27.7 million and was officially reopened by Minister of Tourism and Ent

TEF Allocated J$180 Million to Heritage Sites in 2015

Kingston, Jamaica: January 15, 2016 – As part of efforts to boost heritage tourism the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) allocated $180 million in funding for Jamaica’s heritage sites

Rafting in Portland to get Major Boost

Kingston Jamaica; January 14, 2016

Newly Upgraded Burwood Beach Facility Opened

TEF Provides $28 Million for Renovation

Minister McNeill Meets with Senior Diplomats at Start of the Winter Tourist Season

KINGSTON, JAMAICA: December 22, 2015 – As part of the preparations for this year’s Winter Tourist Season, Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr.

Sangster International Airport Achieves Historic Passenger Milestone

Kingston, Jamaica: December 23, 2015 – Eight days into the start of the 2015/16 Winter Tourist Season, the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay was buzz

Minister McNeill to Speak at Karisma Marketing Forum in Mexico

KINGSTON, JAMAICA: December 9, 2015 – Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr.

Moon Palace Seeks to Increase Hotel Investment in Jamaica

OCHO RIOS, Jamaica, Sunday, December 6, 2015: Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon.  Dr Wykeham McNeill, has welcomed news that Palace Resorts plans to increase investment in th

Model Community Tourism and Heritage Site Opened at Maidstone, Manchester

Kingston Jamaica, November 23, 2015 – Effort to boost community tourism along the island’s South Coast has received a major boost as the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment throu

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