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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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Olympic Gold Medallist Hurdler, Hansle Parchment (1st R) reunites with Teiyana Kawashima Stojkovic (R) at the Bob Marley Museum. Sharing in the moment are (L-R) Yuki Kawashima Stojkovic, Mother and Andrija Kawashima Stojkovic, Brother.

Jamaica Hosts Volunteer from Tokyo Olympics

KINGSTON; Jamaica; Wednesday, February 26, 2025: – Jamaica welcomed and honour the volunteer whose act of kindness helped hurdler Hansle Parchment make it to his event at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, where he went on to win gold in the 110m hurdles. Ms. Teiyana Kawashima Stojkovic was hosted in Jamaica with her immediate family for a week as a gesture of gratitude for her selfless support.

UWI Lecturer Stresses Importance of Cyber Security for Tourism

GREEN ISLAND, Jamaica; Tuesday, February 25, 2025: With tourism increasingly relying on digital technologies, Senior Lecturer at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Dr. Yonique Campbell has urged global tourism players to implement key security measures to protect the sector from cybercrime.

Palladium Expansion Signals Massive Investor Confidence in Jamaica

HANOVER, Jamaica; Friday, February 21, 2025: Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed the Palladium Hotel Group’s latest expansion project as a resounding vote of confidence in the Jamaican government and its economic trajectory. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony in Hanover recently, Prime Minister Holness underscored the project’s alignment with the administration’s ASPIRE growth agenda and its broader vision for economic sustainability.
Jason Henzell (left), chairman of Jakes Hotel, Villas & Spa, the premier resort establishment in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth receives a Global Tourism Resilience award from Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith during a special awards ceremony at the Princess Grand Jamaica resort on February 18, 2025. The award was presented at a gala dinner, climaxing the 3rd Global Tourism Resilience Conference and Expo with delegates coming from as far as Africa.

Five Outstanding Individuals & Entities Win Tourism Resilience Awards

GREEN ISLAND, Jamaica; Thursday, February 20, 2025: Five Jamaican and three Canadian individuals and organizations have been recognized for their outstanding contribution to boosting tourism resilience. The Jamaican winners received their awards from the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC), while the Canadian victors earned their accolades from ECO Canada.

Embrace Digital Technologies to Boost Tourism Resilience - Bartlett

GREEN ISLAND, Jamaica; Tuesday, February 18, 2025: Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett is urging global tourism stakeholders, including businesses and entrepreneurs, to embrace digital technologies to boost resilience in the tourism industry.

Avelo Airlines Adds Montego Bay Route as Jamaica Boosts Airlift Support

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica; Thursday, February 13, 2025: Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett remains upbeat that the current winter tourist season will be the best ever amid a continued boost in airlift support. He gave an optimistic outlook yesterday (February 12) in welcoming the inaugural flight of Avelo Airlines out of Raleigh, North Carolina, to Montego Bay. The twice weekly flight expands Avelo’s operation in Jamaica, complementing its other twice weekly flights out of Hartford, Connecticut since November 16, 2024.