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Minister Bartlett champions Caribbean Tourism Logistics Hub
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Minister Bartlett champions Caribbean Tourism Logistics Hub
May 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) convened a landmark meeting of its newly established Tourism Supply-Side Committee at San...
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Jamaica welcomes Porter Airlines new direct service to MoBay
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Jamaica welcomes Porter Airlines new direct service to MoBay
May 1, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett has welcomed Porter Airlines' new direct service from Canada to Montego Bay. The new direct ser...
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CPL return to Jamaica to boost sports tourism and economic activity– Bartlett
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CPL return to Jamaica to boost sports tourism and economic activity– Bartlett
April 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica’s re-engagement with the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) T20 cricket tournament will ...
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New Medellin to MoBay route to further increase Jamaica’s Latin American arrivals, says Bartlett
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New Medellin to MoBay route to further increase Jamaica’s Latin American arrivals, says Bartlett
March 31, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett has announced the expansion of air connectivity in Latin America with the introduction of a new ...
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NBC’s Today show takes on Jamaica
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NBC’s Today show takes on Jamaica
March 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—NBC’s Today show is on the sun-soaked shores of Jamaica for an unforgettable multi-day feature series with co-hosts Jenna Bush Hager...
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All hotels expected to fully reopen by December 2026
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All hotels expected to fully reopen by December 2026
March 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has announced that all hotels are expected to be fully operational by December 2026, following the ...
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Luxury resorts pivot to wellness travel
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Luxury resorts pivot to wellness travel
February 18, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Luxury resorts internationally are retooling their offerings as travellers increasingly seek vacations that combine high-end leisure...
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Tourism minister says Jamaica on track to achieve good winter season
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Tourism minister says Jamaica on track to achieve good winter season
February 2, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica’s tourism sector is rallying from the after effects of Hurricane Melissa with r...
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Jamaica exits FITUR 2026 with accelerated recovery and new investment momentum
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Jamaica exits FITUR 2026 with accelerated recovery and new investment momentum
January 26, 2026
MADRID, Spain — Jamaica has concluded three days of engagements at FITUR 2026, with the Ministry of Tourism reporting measurable momentum behind its t...
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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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