39 h. ago New Tourism Bill Not Being Designed to Impose Tax on Air BnB Operators – Bartlett

Tourism minister, Edmund Bartlett, has flatly rejected claims that the proposed repeal of the Jamaica Tourist Board Act is motivated by a desire to tax Air Bed and Breakfast or AirBNB operations. Bartlett was speaking with journalists on the sidelines of the Lords Multi-purpose Court rehabilitation project at Malcolm Heights in Lucea, Hanover on Thursday. […] The post New Tourism Bill Not Being Designed to Impose Tax on Air BnB Operators – Bartlett appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Economics

63 h. ago Legislation to Promote Use of Local Goods, Services in Tourism Coming

Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett (at podium), addresses an audience of executive members, hoteliers and allied members of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), at the organisation’s 64th annual general meeting, at Dreams Rose Hall Resort in Montego Bay on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Minister Bartlett was the guest speaker at the opening ceremony. (Contributed) Tourism minister, Edmund Bartlett, […] The post Legislation to Promote Use of Local Goods, Services in Tourism Coming appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

3 d. ago Gov’t Tables Legislation Designed to Modernise Tourism Industry

The government has tabled legislation to modernise the framework that supports the tourism industry. Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett says in its current form, the Jamaica Tourist Board Act is not fit for purpose. The update will enhance the tourist board’s ability to effectively regulate the industry and promote Jamaica as a visitor destination. It will […] The post Gov’t Tables Legislation Designed to Modernise Tourism Industry appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

2 w. ago Tourism Sector Will Soon Have More Jobs than People to Fill Them – Bartlett

Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett, says based on the growth of the country’s tourism product, it’s inevitable that there will soon come a time when there are more jobs available in the industry than workers to fill them. He made the observation at the recent post-cabinet press briefing. Minister Bartlett says the ministry may have to […] The post Tourism Sector Will Soon Have More Jobs than People to Fill Them – Bartlett appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

2 w. ago Low Crime in St James Bodes Well for Tourism Sector – Bartlett

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says the low crime numbers being recorded in St. James bode well for the local tourism sector. Minister Bartlett spoke with Nationwide News after a post-cabinet media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday. National security minister, Dr. Horace Chang, revealed earlier this month that only one murder […] The post Low Crime in St James Bodes Well for Tourism Sector – Bartlett appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

2 w. ago Tourism Minister Promises Legislative Changes to Improve Industry

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett addresses June 18’s post-cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. (Adrian Walker/JIS) Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett promises a raft of legislative changes to better position the industry for the future. Making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, Minister Bartlett spoke to the need to modernise the enabling legislation as […] The post Tourism Minister Promises Legislative Changes to Improve Industry appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

2 w. ago Small Farmers Earned Millions From Tourism Through ALEX Portal – Bartlett

Small local farmers earned over $400 million last year from supplying the tourism sector with produce through the Agri-Linkages Exchange, ALEX, portal. Minister of Tourism, Ed Bartlett made the announcement at Wednesday’s post-cabinet media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister. Mahiri Stewart has that story. Edmund Bartlett revealed the massive figure while detailing […] The post Small Farmers Earned Millions From Tourism Through ALEX Portal – Bartlett appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

2 w. ago Gov’t Retaining Almost Half of its Money Earned From Tourism

Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett, says the Holness administration has nearly doubled the retention rate of the tourism dollar. He made the announcement during his contribution to the Sectoral Debates in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Minister Bartlett also credited the JLP government for nearly doubling the total generated by the Tourism Enhancement Fund, TEF. […] The post Gov’t Retaining Almost Half of its Money Earned From Tourism appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

3 w. ago PNP Describes Tourism Earnings Retained by Jamaica as An ‘Insulting Low’

Member of Parliament, MP, for North Central St Catherine, the People’s National Party’s, Natalie Neita-Garvey, has described the tourism earnings that are being retained by Jamaica as an insulting low. In May 2024, tourism minister, Edmund Bartlett, reported that approximately 40 per cent of the over $4 billion that the tourism industry earned for the […] The post PNP Describes Tourism Earnings Retained by Jamaica as An ‘Insulting Low’ appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

3 w. ago Chang Hints Marks, Seiveright To Be Confirmed As JLP Caretakers

Jamaica Labour Party, JLP, general secretary, Dr. Horace Chang, has all but confirmed that Senator Audrey Marks will be the party’s standard-bearer in North East Manchester for the next general election. He has also indicated that State Minister of Tourism, Senator Delano Seiveright, who in May suspended his push to replace Karl Samuda in North […] The post Chang Hints Marks, Seiveright To Be Confirmed As JLP Caretakers appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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