News

Tourism Minister Outlines Scale of Losses Due to Shutdown

At the end of 2019, tourism was expected to create 41,000 new jobs by 2022. However, the impact of the COVID-19 crisis will result in a revision of this estimate. Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says the phased reopening of Jamaica’s borders on June 15 is not just about tourism but a matter of economic life or death. 

In parliament today he outlined plans for the recovery of the sector.

Recent Posts

EPOC Chairman Attributes GOJ Revenue Shortfall to Dip in Corporate Income Tax Collections

Keith Duncan, Chairman of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), revealed that the GOJ revenue…

19 hours ago

Mckay Rubbishes Walker-Browns Claims

Dr Jason Mckay who presently is challenging Elaine Walker Brown for the presidency of the…

2 days ago

West Indies to announce T20 World Cup squad on Friday

West Indies is set to announce T20 World Cup squad on Friday, May 3 during…

2 days ago

Morant Bay Division’s Councillor, Rohan ‘Washy’ Bryan

Morant Bay division’s Councillor, Rohan ‘Washy’ Bryan, passed away due to a heart condition around…

2 days ago

The GOJ Has Options – Finance Minister

Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke is defending the government's ability to deliver on the promises…

2 days ago

PNP’s Central Westmoreland Candidate Dwayne Vaz, Pleads Guilty

Deayne Vaz has acknowledged his delay and pleaded guilty to the charge relating only to…

3 days ago