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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 and Kenya to Collaborate on MICE Tourism

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica; Thursday, September 1, 2022: Jamaica and Kenya have agreed to collaborate in the area of tourism in a bid to strengthen the hospitality sectors in both countries. Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has revealed that the partnership between both countries will entail collaboration between the Montego Bay Convention Centre and the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Kenya.

Tourism is Driving Jamaica’s Post-COVID-19 Economic Recovery

KINGSTON, Jamaica; August 19, 2022: Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has underscored that the outstanding performance of the tourism sector as outlined in the latest report by the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) highlights the fact that tourism is driving Jamaica’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery.

Human Capital Renewal Needed to Fuel Accelerated Tourism Growth

KINGSTON, Jamaica; August 12, 2022: Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has expressed that the renewal of human capital will be crucial to fuelling the sustainable and accelerated growth of the tourism sector, and the Jamaican economy overall.

Jamaica and the Cayman Islands Set to Collaborate on Tourism

KINGSTON, Jamaica; August 10, 2022: Jamaica and the Cayman Islands have initiated discussions to facilitate collaboration on tourism, in order to leverage the strong historical ties and synergies between both nations to boost their tourism sectors.

Jamaica’s Tourism Sector Nearing Full Recovery from COVID-19 Fallout - Bartlett

KINGSTON, Jamaica; August 5, 2022: Jamaica’s tourism sector has almost fully recovered from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which had threatened the very survival of the industry.

CARICOM has significant role in Multi-Destination Tourism Plan

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, Saturday, July 23, 2022: Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has explained that the Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM) will need to play an integral role in making multi-destination travel to the region feasible.

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