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CEO of MBJ Airports Limited, Shane Munroe (2nd left) confidently reassured Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (3rd right) that the Sangster International Airport (SIA) is in full operation and ready for an anticipated busy winter tourist season when it opens on December 15, 2025. Sharing in the moment are (from left) Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Tourism, David Dobson; Jennifer Griffith, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism and Christopher Jarrett, JHTA President.

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Montego Bay on Target for Official December 15 Reopening - Bartlett

Tourism Sector Records Earnings of US$2.9 Billion Since January MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica; Wednesday, December 3, 2025: Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett wrapped up a recent Tourism Recovery Tour of Montego Bay with news that despite the impact of Hurricane Melissa last month, the destination area is on target to officially reopen for business on December 15, 2025. The announcement comes as Minister Bartlett also revealed that since the start of 2025 the sector has recorded tourism earnings of US$2.9 billion. With the official reopening deadline fast approaching, Minister Bartlett said he expects that the year's total earnings should reach approximately US$3.5 billion. This outlook is strengthened by a recent UN Tourism report which indicates that global tourism arrivals had surpassed 1.1 billion at the end of September, 2025. The UN Tourism Barometer projects increased growth continuing at a rate of 3 to 5 percent.
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Port Authority and its Partners Bolster Cruise Shipping Restart with First Call to Historic Falmouth Port Since COVID-19

The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) and it partners continue to bolster the restart of cruise shipping operations with the Historic Falmouth Port poised to reopen today (Sunday, November 14 th, 2021) when it welcomes the Emerald Princess, the first ship to call at the port since the suspension of operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Bartlett Lauds 2021 American Caribbean Maritime Foundation Anchor Awardees

KINGSTON, Jamaica; November 13, 2021: The American Caribbean Maritime Foundation (ACMF) yesterday honoured Alyse Lisk and the late Harriat ‘Harry’ Maragh, for their outstanding contributions to the shipping industry, at their annual Anchor Awards, hosted at the Fort Lauderdale Yacht Club in Florida.
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Jamaica Tops Travvy Awards in Florida

KINGSTON, Jamaica; November 12, 2021 : Less than a month after topping the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America 2021 Winners Day in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Jamaica scored big again on Thursday, November 11, at the 2021 Travvy Awards in Miami, Florida.
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Bartlett to Deliver Remarks at American Caribbean Maritime Foundation’s Anchor Awards

KINGSTON, Jamaica; November 12, 2021: Tourism Minister Hon Edmund Bartlett is scheduled to speak later today at the American Caribbean Maritime Foundation's Anchor Awards, taking place at the Fort Lauderdale Yacht Club in Florida.
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Bartlett Offers Condolences to Family of Melody Haughton-Adams

KINGSTON, Jamaica; November 09, 2021: Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett extends sincere condolences to the relatives and friends of Melody Haughton-Adams, President of the All-Island Craft Traders and Producers Association, who passed away earlier today following an illness.
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Kingston Listed on Condé Nast Traveller's Top Vacation Spots For 2022

KINGSTON, Jamaica; November 08, 2021: Luxury and lifestyle travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller's has included Kingston, Jamaica, as a must-see destination in 2022 for travellers interested in cultural tourism. Destinations on the list, divided into categories to suit all travel appetites, such as 'best for foodies' and 'best for adventure junkies', were selected based on their expected impact on the year ahead in the travel and tourism industries.
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