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Remarks by the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill at the Welcome Ceremony for the Inaugural Transaero Flight

SALUTATIONS:

• Mr. Andrey Dryakin, Head of the Russian Consular Section, Jamaica,
• Mr. John Lynch, Director of Tourism
• Ms. Elizabeth Scotton, Chief Commercial Officer, MBJ Airports Limited
• Mr. Eduardo Canelas, Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports Limited
• Tourism Partners, members of the media…Distinguished Guests good afternoon.

Today is truly a historic day for Jamaica’s tourism as


Remarks by the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, Minister of Tourism and Entertainment at the official opening of Jewel Paradise Cove Beach Resort & Spa, Discovery Bay, St. Ann on Saturday, December 7, 2013

SALUTATIONS:

  • Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, the Hon. Damion Crawford
  • Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Ms. Jennifer Griffith
  • His Worship the Mayor of St Ann, Councillor Desmond Gilmore
  • Chairmen of the Boards of the Tourism Enhancement Fund, Jamaica Tourist Board and the Tourism Product Development Company, and the members of

Message by Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill Minister of Tourism and Entertainment to mark the beginning of Tourism Awareness Week

My fellow Jamaicans…..It is that time of the year again, the commencement of  Tourism Awareness Week, when, as a nation we are encouraged to reflect on the importance of our tourism sector and how it has shaped our economy and served as a catalyst for economic growth. As we celebrate Tourism Awareness Week, I want to encourage all Jamaicans, both