Rediscover Jamaica

Training

•          More than 5,000 employees completed online training and attained certification in several key skills areas.

•          60 employees participated in a new four-week law programme at the University of the West

            Indies (UWI).

•          Craft Traders in Kingston, Port Antonio, and Negril participated in an executive leadership training programme.

Rediscover Jamaica

•          The ‘Rediscover Jamaica’ campaign, which encourages Jamaicans to feel, see and taste the country’s tourism product, was launched.

Infrastructure Development

•          The new headquarters of the White River Fish Sanctuary in St. Ann, which forms part of a $16-million Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) investment in tandem with several other stakeholders, was officially opened.

•          The facility is designed to ensure the sustainability of the fish sanctuary, which is managed by the White River Marine Association.

Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme

•          Registration for the scheme commenced on October 1.

•          The facility, which came into effect in January, is a defined contributory plan requiring mandatory contributions from employers and workers.

•          It will cover all industry employees, aged 18 to 59, whether permanent, contractual or self-employed.

•          They include craft vendors, tour operators, red cap porters, contract carriage operators, and workers in attractions.

•          Benefits are payable at age 65 or older to persons meeting the vested five-year period.