Government engages boutique ships, as part of plans to build Port Royal as a major tourist destination

The Government is working on arrangements with boutique ships as part of plans to build up Port Royal, as a major tourist destination.

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett gave the update during a post-Cabinet press briefing this morning.

He was questioned about the progress of tourism development in the town. 

The Government has long committed to developing the seaside town into a cruise-shipping hub but some residents are concerned that the pace of investment is too slow. 

In response, Mr. Bartlett said Port Royal’s location on the southern side of the island has created challenges in securing cruise itineraries. 

He noted, however, that steps are being taken to address this. 

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Tourism Minister says Jamaica working feverishly to deal with issues that lead to travel advisories for the country

The Government is working on arrangements with boutique ships as part of plans to build up Port Royal, as a major tourist destination.

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett gave the update during a post-Cabinet press briefing this morning.

He was questioned about the progress of tourism development in the town. 

The Government has long committed to developing the seaside town into a cruise-shipping hub but some residents are concerned that the pace of investment is too slow. 

In response, Mr. Bartlett said Port Royal’s location on the southern side of the island has created challenges in securing cruise itineraries. 

He noted, however, that steps are being taken to address this. 

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The Government is working on arrangements with boutique ships as part of plans to build up Port Royal, as a major tourist destination.

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett gave the update during a post-Cabinet press briefing this morning.

He was questioned about the progress of tourism development in the town. 

The Government has long committed to developing the seaside town into a cruise-shipping hub but some residents are concerned that the pace of investment is too slow. 

In response, Mr. Bartlett said Port Royal’s location on the southern side of the island has created challenges in securing cruise itineraries. 

He noted, however, that steps are being taken to address this. 

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PNP says late Councillor Rohan Bryan was committed to the welfare of his constituents

The Government is working on arrangements with boutique ships as part of plans to build up Port Royal, as a major tourist destination.

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett gave the update during a post-Cabinet press briefing this morning.

He was questioned about the progress of tourism development in the town. 

The Government has long committed to developing the seaside town into a cruise-shipping hub but some residents are concerned that the pace of investment is too slow. 

In response, Mr. Bartlett said Port Royal’s location on the southern side of the island has created challenges in securing cruise itineraries. 

He noted, however, that steps are being taken to address this. 

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PNP’s councillor for Morant Bay Division Rohan Bryan dies

The Government is working on arrangements with boutique ships as part of plans to build up Port Royal, as a major tourist destination.

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett gave the update during a post-Cabinet press briefing this morning.

He was questioned about the progress of tourism development in the town. 

The Government has long committed to developing the seaside town into a cruise-shipping hub but some residents are concerned that the pace of investment is too slow. 

In response, Mr. Bartlett said Port Royal’s location on the southern side of the island has created challenges in securing cruise itineraries. 

He noted, however, that steps are being taken to address this. 

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Finance Minister says ability to combat chronic economic vulnerability continues to improve, as Jamaica’s international reserves surpassed US$5 billion

The Government is working on arrangements with boutique ships as part of plans to build up Port Royal, as a major tourist destination.

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett gave the update during a post-Cabinet press briefing this morning.

He was questioned about the progress of tourism development in the town. 

The Government has long committed to developing the seaside town into a cruise-shipping hub but some residents are concerned that the pace of investment is too slow. 

In response, Mr. Bartlett said Port Royal’s location on the southern side of the island has created challenges in securing cruise itineraries. 

He noted, however, that steps are being taken to address this. 

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Roadblocks mounted by Negril residents protesting poor water supply this morning cleared

The Government is working on arrangements with boutique ships as part of plans to build up Port Royal, as a major tourist destination.

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett gave the update during a post-Cabinet press briefing this morning.

He was questioned about the progress of tourism development in the town. 

The Government has long committed to developing the seaside town into a cruise-shipping hub but some residents are concerned that the pace of investment is too slow. 

In response, Mr. Bartlett said Port Royal’s location on the southern side of the island has created challenges in securing cruise itineraries. 

He noted, however, that steps are being taken to address this. 

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The Government is working on arrangements with boutique ships as part of plans to build up Port Royal, as a major tourist destination.

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett gave the update during a post-Cabinet press briefing this morning.

He was questioned about the progress of tourism development in the town. 

The Government has long committed to developing the seaside town into a cruise-shipping hub but some residents are concerned that the pace of investment is too slow. 

In response, Mr. Bartlett said Port Royal’s location on the southern side of the island has created challenges in securing cruise itineraries. 

He noted, however, that steps are being taken to address this. 

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Correctional officers assured that steps have been taken to address outstanding issues, although formal wage agreement to be signed with Government this week

The Government is working on arrangements with boutique ships as part of plans to build up Port Royal, as a major tourist destination.

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett gave the update during a post-Cabinet press briefing this morning.

He was questioned about the progress of tourism development in the town. 

The Government has long committed to developing the seaside town into a cruise-shipping hub but some residents are concerned that the pace of investment is too slow. 

In response, Mr. Bartlett said Port Royal’s location on the southern side of the island has created challenges in securing cruise itineraries. 

He noted, however, that steps are being taken to address this. 

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JTA says effects of school violence on educators, must be considered and mitigation measures implemented

The Government is working on arrangements with boutique ships as part of plans to build up Port Royal, as a major tourist destination.

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett gave the update during a post-Cabinet press briefing this morning.

He was questioned about the progress of tourism development in the town. 

The Government has long committed to developing the seaside town into a cruise-shipping hub but some residents are concerned that the pace of investment is too slow. 

In response, Mr. Bartlett said Port Royal’s location on the southern side of the island has created challenges in securing cruise itineraries. 

He noted, however, that steps are being taken to address this. 

Read More