Tourism continues to rebound post Hurricane Beryl

Jamaica’s tourism sector continues to rebound post Hurricane Beryl, welcoming over a hundred thousand stop over visitors since the passage of the storm.

Portfolio Minister Ed Bartlett says the rapid rebound is a testament to Jamaica’s well-honed disaster preparedness plans and the unwavering spirit of its tourism stakeholders.

Last week, at the Christmas in July trade show, Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett noted that within 7 days after the hurricane, the island had welcomed 55,000 visitors.

While closing the Sectoral Debate in Parliament yesterday, Bartlett gave an update on the figure; within 11 days after the storm, Jamaica had welcomed 105 visitors.

Mr. Bartlett said this demonstrates the resilience of the sector.

The Tourism Minister went on to highlight that the resilience extends beyond stopover arrivals as cruise tourism has also experienced a significant resurgence, with a 16% increase year on year. 

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Agriculture Ministry allocates $700M towards Hurricane Beryl relief efforts

Jamaica’s tourism sector continues to rebound post Hurricane Beryl, welcoming over a hundred thousand stop over visitors since the passage of the storm.

Portfolio Minister Ed Bartlett says the rapid rebound is a testament to Jamaica’s well-honed disaster preparedness plans and the unwavering spirit of its tourism stakeholders.

Last week, at the Christmas in July trade show, Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett noted that within 7 days after the hurricane, the island had welcomed 55,000 visitors.

While closing the Sectoral Debate in Parliament yesterday, Bartlett gave an update on the figure; within 11 days after the storm, Jamaica had welcomed 105 visitors.

Mr. Bartlett said this demonstrates the resilience of the sector.

The Tourism Minister went on to highlight that the resilience extends beyond stopover arrivals as cruise tourism has also experienced a significant resurgence, with a 16% increase year on year. 

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Estimate of damage to Agriculture Sector due to Hurricane Beryl increased to $4.7B

Jamaica’s tourism sector continues to rebound post Hurricane Beryl, welcoming over a hundred thousand stop over visitors since the passage of the storm.

Portfolio Minister Ed Bartlett says the rapid rebound is a testament to Jamaica’s well-honed disaster preparedness plans and the unwavering spirit of its tourism stakeholders.

Last week, at the Christmas in July trade show, Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett noted that within 7 days after the hurricane, the island had welcomed 55,000 visitors.

While closing the Sectoral Debate in Parliament yesterday, Bartlett gave an update on the figure; within 11 days after the storm, Jamaica had welcomed 105 visitors.

Mr. Bartlett said this demonstrates the resilience of the sector.

The Tourism Minister went on to highlight that the resilience extends beyond stopover arrivals as cruise tourism has also experienced a significant resurgence, with a 16% increase year on year. 

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Lower House approves Road Traffic Act amendments that will clear ticketable violations committed prior to 2023

Jamaica’s tourism sector continues to rebound post Hurricane Beryl, welcoming over a hundred thousand stop over visitors since the passage of the storm.

Portfolio Minister Ed Bartlett says the rapid rebound is a testament to Jamaica’s well-honed disaster preparedness plans and the unwavering spirit of its tourism stakeholders.

Last week, at the Christmas in July trade show, Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett noted that within 7 days after the hurricane, the island had welcomed 55,000 visitors.

While closing the Sectoral Debate in Parliament yesterday, Bartlett gave an update on the figure; within 11 days after the storm, Jamaica had welcomed 105 visitors.

Mr. Bartlett said this demonstrates the resilience of the sector.

The Tourism Minister went on to highlight that the resilience extends beyond stopover arrivals as cruise tourism has also experienced a significant resurgence, with a 16% increase year on year. 

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Man arrested for impersonating JPS worker to solicit payment for reconnection in Westmoreland

Jamaica’s tourism sector continues to rebound post Hurricane Beryl, welcoming over a hundred thousand stop over visitors since the passage of the storm.

Portfolio Minister Ed Bartlett says the rapid rebound is a testament to Jamaica’s well-honed disaster preparedness plans and the unwavering spirit of its tourism stakeholders.

Last week, at the Christmas in July trade show, Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett noted that within 7 days after the hurricane, the island had welcomed 55,000 visitors.

While closing the Sectoral Debate in Parliament yesterday, Bartlett gave an update on the figure; within 11 days after the storm, Jamaica had welcomed 105 visitors.

Mr. Bartlett said this demonstrates the resilience of the sector.

The Tourism Minister went on to highlight that the resilience extends beyond stopover arrivals as cruise tourism has also experienced a significant resurgence, with a 16% increase year on year. 

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Police report 11.7% reduction in major crimes, up to Saturday

Jamaica’s tourism sector continues to rebound post Hurricane Beryl, welcoming over a hundred thousand stop over visitors since the passage of the storm.

Portfolio Minister Ed Bartlett says the rapid rebound is a testament to Jamaica’s well-honed disaster preparedness plans and the unwavering spirit of its tourism stakeholders.

Last week, at the Christmas in July trade show, Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett noted that within 7 days after the hurricane, the island had welcomed 55,000 visitors.

While closing the Sectoral Debate in Parliament yesterday, Bartlett gave an update on the figure; within 11 days after the storm, Jamaica had welcomed 105 visitors.

Mr. Bartlett said this demonstrates the resilience of the sector.

The Tourism Minister went on to highlight that the resilience extends beyond stopover arrivals as cruise tourism has also experienced a significant resurgence, with a 16% increase year on year. 

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Vaz asks JPS to give him detailed restoration schedule, for submission to Cabinet next Monday

Jamaica’s tourism sector continues to rebound post Hurricane Beryl, welcoming over a hundred thousand stop over visitors since the passage of the storm.

Portfolio Minister Ed Bartlett says the rapid rebound is a testament to Jamaica’s well-honed disaster preparedness plans and the unwavering spirit of its tourism stakeholders.

Last week, at the Christmas in July trade show, Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett noted that within 7 days after the hurricane, the island had welcomed 55,000 visitors.

While closing the Sectoral Debate in Parliament yesterday, Bartlett gave an update on the figure; within 11 days after the storm, Jamaica had welcomed 105 visitors.

Mr. Bartlett said this demonstrates the resilience of the sector.

The Tourism Minister went on to highlight that the resilience extends beyond stopover arrivals as cruise tourism has also experienced a significant resurgence, with a 16% increase year on year. 

Read More

Agriculture Ministry says it will strenuously defended court matter brought against it or portfolio minister Floyd Green

Jamaica’s tourism sector continues to rebound post Hurricane Beryl, welcoming over a hundred thousand stop over visitors since the passage of the storm.

Portfolio Minister Ed Bartlett says the rapid rebound is a testament to Jamaica’s well-honed disaster preparedness plans and the unwavering spirit of its tourism stakeholders.

Last week, at the Christmas in July trade show, Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett noted that within 7 days after the hurricane, the island had welcomed 55,000 visitors.

While closing the Sectoral Debate in Parliament yesterday, Bartlett gave an update on the figure; within 11 days after the storm, Jamaica had welcomed 105 visitors.

Mr. Bartlett said this demonstrates the resilience of the sector.

The Tourism Minister went on to highlight that the resilience extends beyond stopover arrivals as cruise tourism has also experienced a significant resurgence, with a 16% increase year on year. 

Read More

15 of the over 500 roadways impacted by Hurricane Beryl remain blocked

Jamaica’s tourism sector continues to rebound post Hurricane Beryl, welcoming over a hundred thousand stop over visitors since the passage of the storm.

Portfolio Minister Ed Bartlett says the rapid rebound is a testament to Jamaica’s well-honed disaster preparedness plans and the unwavering spirit of its tourism stakeholders.

Last week, at the Christmas in July trade show, Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett noted that within 7 days after the hurricane, the island had welcomed 55,000 visitors.

While closing the Sectoral Debate in Parliament yesterday, Bartlett gave an update on the figure; within 11 days after the storm, Jamaica had welcomed 105 visitors.

Mr. Bartlett said this demonstrates the resilience of the sector.

The Tourism Minister went on to highlight that the resilience extends beyond stopover arrivals as cruise tourism has also experienced a significant resurgence, with a 16% increase year on year. 

Read More

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Jamaica’s tourism sector continues to rebound post Hurricane Beryl, welcoming over a hundred thousand stop over visitors since the passage of the storm.

Portfolio Minister Ed Bartlett says the rapid rebound is a testament to Jamaica’s well-honed disaster preparedness plans and the unwavering spirit of its tourism stakeholders.

Last week, at the Christmas in July trade show, Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett noted that within 7 days after the hurricane, the island had welcomed 55,000 visitors.

While closing the Sectoral Debate in Parliament yesterday, Bartlett gave an update on the figure; within 11 days after the storm, Jamaica had welcomed 105 visitors.

Mr. Bartlett said this demonstrates the resilience of the sector.

The Tourism Minister went on to highlight that the resilience extends beyond stopover arrivals as cruise tourism has also experienced a significant resurgence, with a 16% increase year on year. 

Read More