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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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Minister Bartlett to Participate in High-Level Tourism Engagements in Japan

KINGSTON, Jamaica; September 19, 2022: Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has been invited to participate in the much-anticipated Tourism EXPO Japan 2022 tradeshow, where he will seek to facilitate crucial discussions as part of efforts to tap into the Asian market.

Minister Bartlett Urges Regional Governments to Implement Multi-Entry Visa Regime

KINGSTON, Jamaica; Wednesday, September 14, 2022: Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has reiterated his call for governments across the Caribbean to implement a multiple entry visa regimen as he pushes for the establishment of a multi-destination tourism framework in the region.

Minister Bartlett to Attend High-Level CTO Meeting in Cayman

KINGSTON, Jamaica; Tuesday, September 13, 2022: Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett is now in the Cayman Islands for a series of high-level engagements, including the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Business Meeting and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Caribbean Aviation Day Event.

Jamaica Wins Top Prizes at WTA Caribbean & The America’s Gala

KINGSTON, Jamaica; September 2, 2022: Jamaica secured several major accolades at this year’s staging of the World Travel Awards Caribbean & The America’s Gala, held earlier this week at Sandals, Montego Bay.

Jamaica and Paraguay to Sign MOU to Facilitate Tourism Cooperation

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica; Friday, September 2, 2022: Jamaica and the South American nation of Paraguay are set to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at building regional tourism and boosting growth in the hospitality industries in both countries.

New Spirit Airlines Service from Connecticut to Montego Bay

KINGSTON, Jamaica; September 2, 2022: Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has welcomed the announcement by Spirit Airlines that it will be introducing nonstop flights from Connecticut to Montego Bay, Jamaica. This will be the only nonstop flight arrangement between Connecticut and Jamaica.

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