Tourism Minister visits Ministry entities in Cayman Brac
George Town, Cayman Islands (24 May, 2021) Hon. Kenneth Bryan, Minister for Tourism and Transport visited Cayman Brac on Friday 21 May, to tour the Departments and Statutory Authorities which fall under his Ministry’s area of responsibility. The first stop…
Cayman: Tourism Minister meets with Tourism Association Stakeholders
George Town, Cayman Islands (14 May, 2021) Tourism Minister, Hon. Kenneth Bryan is wasting no time becoming acquainted with key tourism stakeholders. Earlier this week, Minister Bryan hosted an introductory meeting with members of the Cayman Islands Tourism Association’s (CITA)…
Cayman Islands Chamber Council seeks answers on cruise berthing/cargo expansion proposal
From Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce The Council has written to the Ministry of Tourism seeking answers to several questions regarding the proposed cruise berthing facility design, estimated cost, financing model, cruise passenger spending calculations, environmental impact, carrying capacity and…
The Editor Speaks: It only takes only one bad apple
I mentioned in passing in my Editorial yesterday concerning the petty crimes executed by teens that targeted the tourists on our beautiful beaches. Our tourism industry is booming and the CaymanKind advertising campaign has proved to be a winner. We…
Why the Cayman Islands tourism is booming
By Ed Wetschler From Recommend Anthony Bourdain’s suicide was announced just a day after I’d interviewed Tourism Minister and Deputy Premier Moses Kirkconnell during Caribbean Week NYC. “We are deeply saddened by the news of Anthony Bourdain’s passing,” said a…
Tourism Minister urges more Jamaicans to own tourism inputs
From South Florida Caribbean News KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett says more Jamaicans need to own the inputs of tourism so that the country can benefit from a raise in the level of retention of earnings…
Jamaica: Tourism pivotal to economic growth – Min. Bartlett
By Kadian Brown Story highlights: Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says tourism remains a pivotal driver of economic growth and prosperity for Jamaica, as it continues to generate increased visitor arrivals and earnings. “The latest figures show that from January…
The Editor Speaks: In your hands
“In your hands” is a beautiful hymn sung to the tune of “Eres Tu”. “In your hands” was also sung in the Legislative Assembly last Thursday to the tune of Leader of the Opposition McKeeva Bush. You see, Bush has…