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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, today held high-level discussions with the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) a...
10/09/2026

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, today held high-level discussions with the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) at its headquarters in Riyadh, advancing efforts to secure support for Jamaica’s ongoing reconstruction and resilience-building programme.

Minister Bartlett met with H.E. Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Fund for Development, and Faisal Al Khatani, Executive Director, Operations for the Fund, alongside Director of Tourism, Donovan White.

The Minister described the discussions as positive and forward-looking, with the SFD agreeing to visit Jamaica to engage with the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) and address funding arrangements. The tourism minister welcomed the development, noting that the engagement demonstrates the value of strategic international partnerships in supporting Jamaica’s recovery and long-term resilience.

“I am pleased that the Saudi Fund for Development has expressed its support as we work to rebuild stronger, strengthen our resilience and secure Jamaica’s future. This is what strategic partnership looks like, turning global relationships into meaningful progress for our people,” said Minister Bartlett.

The meeting forms part of Minister Bartlett’s ongoing programme of engagements in Riyadh during World Travel Market Spotlight.


Reposted from Ministry of Tourism, Jamaica

09/08/2026

Delivering the keynote address at the recent Canadian-Caribbean Tourism Resilience Symposium, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, renewed his call for a permanent Global Tourism Resilience Fund to support the full resilience cycle from preparedness and protection to recovery and long-term transformation. He stressed that investing in micro, small and medium-sized tourism enterprises (MSMTEs) is an investment in communities, livelihoods and the future of tourism.

Minister Bartlett also urged governments, development partners and investors to shift from financing reconstruction after disasters to financing resilience before they occur, positioning Jamaica and the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre at the forefront of building a more adaptive, inclusive and future-ready global tourism industry.

07/08/2026

Jamaica celebrating Independence in style 🇯🇲🚤🌊

07/08/2026

Today, we celebrate 64 years of Independence by honouring the resilience, pride and determination that define the Jamaican spirit. 🇯🇲

As we reflect on our journey as a nation, we are reminded that our greatest strength lies in our ability to overcome every challenge and emerge even stronger. As Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, aptly states, “Tourism is resilient... it has been able to withstand these disruptions... and bounced back.” That same spirit of resilience lives within every Jamaican.

As we continue rebuilding, strengthening our communities and shaping a brighter future, let us embrace the enduring truth that we are, in the words of Miss Lou, “likkle but wi tallawah.”

Happy 64th Independence, Jamaica. Here’s to celebrating our past and confidently building the future together.

Reposted from Ministry of Tourism, Jamaica

Tourism leaders, policymakers, academics, and industry experts gathered at George Brown Polytechnic in Toronto, Canada, ...
02/08/2026

Tourism leaders, policymakers, academics, and industry experts gathered at George Brown Polytechnic in Toronto, Canada, for the Canadian-Caribbean Tourism Resilience Symposium to explore the future of tourism resilience from July 29–30, 2026.

During the symposium, Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, called for stronger global action to embed resilience into tourism planning, emphasizing that preparedness, innovation, strategic partnerships, and investment are essential to protecting destinations and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the sector.

Hosted by the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC) in collaboration with the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), the symposium reinforced the importance of international cooperation in building tourism systems that can anticipate, adapt to, and recover from future challenges.

A new month brings new opportunities to strengthen resilience, inspire innovation, and build a more sustainable future f...
01/08/2026

A new month brings new opportunities to strengthen resilience, inspire innovation, and build a more sustainable future for tourism and communities worldwide.

As we step into August, let us continue working together to create destinations that are prepared, adaptable, and ready for tomorrow.

Here's to a month of collaboration, progress, and resilience. 💙

🇯🇲 Team Jamaica is heading to Toronto!Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, will lead Team Jamaica at the Canadian-...
24/07/2026

🇯🇲 Team Jamaica is heading to Toronto!

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, will lead Team Jamaica at the Canadian-Caribbean Tourism Resilience Symposium, taking place at George Brown Polytechnic, Toronto, Canada, on July 29–30, 2026, where he will serve as a keynote speaker.

The symposium will bring together tourism leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to strengthen partnerships, foster innovation, and advance tourism resilience across the Caribbean and beyond. 🌍🤝🏾

📍Visit the Jamaica Tourist Board booth and connect with Team Jamaica!

Innovation Partnerships SustainableTourism 🇯🇲

21/07/2026

Last Thursday, leaders from across Jamaica’s tourism sector came together to chart a stronger, more resilient future for community tourism.

Held under the theme, “Resilience in Action: Protecting Livelihoods, Sustaining Destinations,” the inaugural National Community-Based Tourism Resilience Symposium brought together government, industry and community stakeholders for a day of meaningful dialogue and collaboration.

In his keynote address, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, underscored that the future of tourism lies in Jamaica’s communities, emphasizing that the country must move from being “a country of samples to one of ample” by empowering farming districts, fishing villages, heritage towns, Maroon communities and cultural corridors to drive sustainable tourism growth.

Together, stakeholders explored practical strategies to strengthen community-based tourism enterprises, build resilience and ensure the benefits of the industry reach more Jamaicans.

This Father’s Day, we honour the fathers and father figures whose strength, sacrifice and guidance continue to shape fam...
21/06/2026

This Father’s Day, we honour the fathers and father figures whose strength, sacrifice and guidance continue to shape families, communities and the future of our nation.

Fathers are among the quiet architects of society, helping to build stronger families and a stronger Jamaica through love, discipline and leadership.

Happy Father’s Day from the Ministry of Tourism.
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