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Bartlett Welcomes Victoria Mutual as Newest TWPS Investment Manager

KINGSTON, Jamaica; Tuesday, May 20, 2025: The Tourism Workers Pension Scheme (TWPS), a landmark initiative of the Ministry of Tourism, last Friday (May 16) marked another critical milestone with the official signing of a contract with Victoria Mutual Pensions Management, which has become one of its newest investment fund managers. The signing ceremony was held at the Ministry of Tourism and represents a strategic move to strengthen the Scheme’s long-term sustainability through prudent risk management and portfolio diversification.

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Jamaica Records 2 Million Visitors Since January Ahead of Summer Tourism Boom

Kingston, Jamaica; Wednesday, June 21, 2023: Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has announced that as Jamaica heads into what is expected to be its best summer tourist season ever, the island has already welcomed two million stopover and cruise visitors since the start of the year.

First Phase of Trench Town Vin Lawrence Park Project Completed

Kingston, Jamaica; Wednesday, June 21, 2023: The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) has completed the first phase of renovation works being undertaken at the Vin Lawrence Park in Trench Town, Kingston. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett made the disclosure during his Sectoral Debate closing presentation in the House of Representatives yesterday (June 20).

Jamaica Number One Caribbean Destination in Growth for Delta Vacations

MIAMI, Florida; June 14, 2023: As Jamaica’s tourism sector continues its robust recovery, the island has been dubbed the number one Caribbean destination for Delta Vacations in terms of growth. With over fifty years in business, Delta Vacations, a Delta Airlines company, is one of the largest vacations providers in the United States. Delta Airlines is a major airline out of the United States and is a legacy carrier.

Minister Bartlett Travels to the USA Ahead of Summer Tourism Boom

Kingston, Jamaica, Thursday, June 8, 2023: As Jamaica braces to experience its best summer tourist season ever, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett and a team of senior tourism officials have departed the island for the United States to engage with critical stakeholders in Jamaica’s largest visitor source market.

Bartlett Bats for Protection of Tourism, Agricultural Workers

Montego Bay, Jamaica, Tuesday, June 6, 2023: Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has invited the powerful Insurance Association of the Caribbean (IAC) to partner with tourism to build resilience to secure sustainable growth, particularly within the tourism and agricultural industries.

Jamaica, The Bahamas to Collaborate to Grow Regional Tourism

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Tuesday, June 5, 2023: Another alliance is being forged between Jamaica and a key Caribbean tourism partner in a drive to develop a cooperative approach to air travel and grow regional tourism.

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