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KINGSTON, Jamaica – Repair work underway at a section of Spanish Town Road in the vicinity of the Sandy Gully Bridge could result in traffic delays. T...
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138 Student Living profit jumps 72% as UWI talks near end
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138 Student Living profit jumps 72% as UWI talks near end
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FTC says ride-hailing ban failed
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‘A moral imperative’: Bartlett renews call for Caribbean resilience fund
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‘A moral imperative’: Bartlett renews call for Caribbean resilience fund
December 8, 2025
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has renewed his call for the creation of a Caribbean resilience fund, describing it as a regional necessity that goes...
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Tourism sector on track for full operation by May 2026 — Bartlett
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Tourism sector on track for full operation by May 2026 — Bartlett
November 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, says that the sector is on track for full operation by May 2026. Speaking to the United Stat...
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Bartlett projects 7.1% increase in earnings, 2.7% increase in visitor arrivals this year
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Bartlett projects 7.1% increase in earnings, 2.7% increase in visitor arrivals this year
October 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is projecting that Jamaica will welcome 4.3 million visitors in 2025 — a 2.7 per cent increase ov...
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Tourism minister highlights importance of youth engagement in sectoral developments
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Tourism minister highlights importance of youth engagement in sectoral developments
September 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has underscored the importance of industry stakeholders engaging the nation’s youth in meaningful d...
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Bartlett calls for urgent action to tackle regional tourism challenges
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Bartlett calls for urgent action to tackle regional tourism challenges
August 26, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — With the Caribbean being the most tourism-reliant region worldwide, where the industry contributes some 22 per cent of gross domes...
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WATCH: Bartlett promises end to water woes in St James East Central
August 18, 2025
St JAMES, Jamaica — The Jamaica Labour Party’s candidate for St James East Central, Edmund Bartlett is promising constituents major improvement in the...
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Tourism minister applauds  launch of Red Stripe mango flavour at Sumfest
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Tourism minister applauds launch of Red Stripe mango flavour at Sumfest
July 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett is praising the introduction of the new mango-flavoured Red Stripe Light beer as a standout exam...
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Minister calls for capacity-building in some sectors to support tourism
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Minister calls for capacity-building in some sectors to support tourism
July 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett has emphasised the need to build capacity in the local agricultural and manufacturing sectors ...
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Jamaica records US$2.4b in earnings from 2.3 million visitor arrivals since start of 2025
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Jamaica records US$2.4b in earnings from 2.3 million visitor arrivals since start of 2025
July 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Jamaica has welcomed approximately 2.3 million visitors since the start of 2025, generating US$2.4 billion in earnings. This was d...
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Bartlett, Paulwell deny suspension of parliament claim
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Bartlett, Paulwell deny suspension of parliament claim
June 29, 2025
Leader of Government Business in the House of Representatives Edmund Bartlett and his Opposition counterpart Phillip Paulwell have denied that the par...
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Ground to be broken for tallest building in Jamaica next month
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Ground to be broken for tallest building in Jamaica next month
June 28, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has announced that the development of a new hotel is set to break ground next month. However what...
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Direct Nassau-MoBay flights driving regional tourism growth — Bartlett
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Direct Nassau-MoBay flights driving regional tourism growth — Bartlett
June 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has welcomed the tourism growth between Nassau, The Bahamas and Montego Bay, Jamaica, follow...
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New Tourist Board Act tabled
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New Tourist Board Act tabled
June 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—A new Tourist Board Act was tabled in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, a signal that the process to repeal and replace the 7...
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Bartlett honoured for regional leadership in tourism industry
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Bartlett honoured for regional leadership in tourism industry
June 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) has recognised Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, for his leadership and con...
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Gov’t welcomes revised US travel advisory
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Gov’t welcomes revised US travel advisory
May 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government has welcomed the move by the United States (US) to revise its travel advisory for Jamaica to level two, which is an...
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Usain Bolt appointed Global Ambassador of Jamaica’s tourism
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Usain Bolt appointed Global Ambassador of Jamaica’s tourism
Olympic legend vows to promote Jamaica in bid to further reduce poverty
May 23, 2025
Usain Bolt has been named Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) global ambassador, the Olympic legend vowing to do all he can to continue to promote Jamaica in ...
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Spirit Airlines to resume nonstop flights from Baltimore to Montego Bay
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Spirit Airlines to resume nonstop flights from Baltimore to Montego Bay
May 20, 2025
Spirit Airlines is set to resume the nonstop route from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Sangster International A...
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Gov’t eyes global shifts while delivering big wins for Jamaica – Seiveright
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Gov’t eyes global shifts while delivering big wins for Jamaica – Seiveright
May 16, 2025
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Senator Delano Seiveright says Government is keeping a sharp focus on internation...
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Visitor arrivals could triple if downward trend in crime continues — Bartlett
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Visitor arrivals could triple if downward trend in crime continues — Bartlett
May 6, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica’s tourism sector could see visitor arrivals double or even triple, provided the...
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Carnival capital of Caribbean? Jamaica takes aim at title
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Carnival capital of Caribbean? Jamaica takes aim at title
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April 27, 2025
Despite carnival not being a native Jamaican celebration, the Ministry of Tourism and local event promoters say they’re aiming to make the local stagi...
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Tourism ground transportation leaders optimistic after meetings with Bartlett, Seiveright
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Tourism ground transportation leaders optimistic after meetings with Bartlett, Seiveright
April 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Tourism sector ground transportation operators across Jamaica are expressing cautious optimism following a series of candid and co...
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Gov’t objects to key Integrity Commission appointment due to PNP link
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Gov’t objects to key Integrity Commission appointment due to PNP link
April 11, 2025
The Government has registered an objection to the appointment of Roneiph Lawrence as acting director of corruption prosecution at the Integrity Commis...
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JPS increase defence
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Hezron happy with ‘Save The Children’ school tour
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Hezron happy with ‘Save The Children’ school tour
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SAGICOR MERGES CARIBBEAN UNITS INTO NEW US$6.9B ENTITY
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Sagicor Group to merge with Barbadian affiliate
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