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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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Paradigm Shift Needed To Address Tourism Staff Shortages

LONDON, UK, Tuesday, November 09, 2022: A “paradigm shift” in the way the global travel industry attracts, retains and adjusts staff amid post-COVID-19 shortages is being urged.

Jamaica's Bartlett & Cuba's Garcia Connect On Regional Tourism Priorities

LONDON, UK, Tuesday, November 09, 2022: Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett met with Cuba's Minister of Tourism, Juan Carlos García Granda and other senior Cuban officials at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London, United Kingdom (UK), on Tuesday (November 8) to discuss the continued push to reimagine Caribbean destinations and move to cement multi-destination tourism.

UK IS FASTEST GROWING RECOVERY MARKET FOR JAMAICA

LONDON, United Kingdom, November 8, 2022 – On the heels of the destination welcoming 2 million stopover arrivals last month, Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has announced that the United Kingdom (UK), is the fastest growing recovery market for the island. Speaking yesterday at the launch of the new advertising campaign dubbed ‘Come Back’, Minister Bartlett said the market was trending ahead of 2019 figures.

Bartlett Lauds Adam Stewart on Receiving Honorary Doctorate of Laws

KINGSTON, JAMAICA, Sunday, November 6, 2022: Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has showered commendations on the Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International (SRI), Adam Stewart, on the latest honour bestowed upon him by the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona.

Jamaica Hits Two Million Stopover Arrivals For 2022

New York, NY, November 4, 2022 – As the destination continues its strong tourism recovery, Jamaica has welcomed over 2 million stopover arrivals for 2022 as of October in line with previous projections.

Jamaica pushes for Global Tourism Resilience Day

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Friday, November 4, 2022: Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, and UN Ambassador Brian Wallace met to discuss the progress of Global Tourism Resilience Day.

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