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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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Jetblue CEO Issues Apology to Jamaican Government and People of Jamaica

KINGSTON, Jamaica; February 16, 2021: Chief Executive Officer of JetBlue Airways, Robin Hayes, issued a personal apology to the Jamaican Government and the people of Jamaica earlier today, following the recent controversial actions of one of the company’s employees. Mr. Hayes conveyed his sentiments during a phone call with Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett, who has welcomed the apology.

Take Greater Advantage of Growing Rum Tourism Niche Market - Bartlett

KINGSTON, Jamaica; February 15, 2021: Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett is calling on private sector interests to take greater advantage of the growing rum tourism niche market, in order to generate higher growth rates in both visitor arrivals and earnings for Jamaica, in the post-COVID-19 era.

Minister Bartlett Chairs OAS Tourism Recovery Working Group Meeting

KINGSTON, Jamaica; February 12, 2021: Tourism Minister, Hon Edmund Bartlett yesterday chaired the third meeting of a high-level Organization of American States (OAS) Working Group that is currently developing an action plan, for the recovery of the cruise and airline industries, which have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bartlett Lauds Marriott and Sunwing Travel Group on New Marketing Deal

KINGSTON, Jamaica; February 09, 2021: Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett has lauded Marriott and Sunwing Travel Group on their new marketing deal, which will double Marriott’s all-inclusive portfolio, including properties in countries such as Jamaica and Costa Rica. Minister Bartlett welcomed the agreement, which he believes is a significant show of confidence in the full recovery of the regional tourism industry in the Caribbean and Central America.

Steps Being Taken to Reset the Tourism Sector

WORTHY PARK, St Catherine, Jamaica; Monday, February 8, 2021: Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett has revealed that steps are currently being taken to ‘reset’ the tourism sector to ensure that it benefits even more Jamaicans and fuels greater economic growth, whenever the sector rebounds from the impact of COVID-19. Mr. Bartlett adds that the Ministry of Tourism has embarked upon a series of consultations with key stakeholders, aimed at maximizing the opportunity to reorganize the local tourism industry.

Several Local Entrepreneurs to Benefit From New Artisan Village - Bartlett

FALMOUTH, Trelawny, Jamaica; February 2, 2021: Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett has revealed that more than 60 small and medium sized entrepreneurs are set to reap economic benefits whenever normalcy returns to the tourism sector, as they are slated to secure coveted shop spaces at the modern artisan village being created in Falmouth, Trelawny.

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