NAME OF FEATURE | THE GLEANER | SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2024 3 had his sights set on becoming a clergyman, he revealed. “Actually, I thought I would probably be a minister of religion. During my high school years, I was very attached to church activities,” he said. He attributed his passion for the hospitality sector to his “love for people, respect for people and drive to serve people”. The former St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) head boy and University of the West Indies (UWI) graduate first served as minister of tourism from 2007 until December 2011. He regained portfolio responsibility of the ministry in 2016. Over this time, he has etched an indelible mark on the tourism landscape, establishing institutions such as the landmark Global Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC), which is headquartered at the UWI, Mona; the Jamaica Centre for Tourism Innovation (JCTI) and the Linkages PLEASE SEE LIFE, 4 EDMUND BARTLETT FEATURE Minister Edmund Bartlett poses with Minister Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange PHOTOS BY LENOX QUALLO Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett (centre) poses with his colleagues Minister Karl Samuda (left) and retired speaker of the house, Pearnel Charles Sr. ... love for people, respect for people and drive to serve people
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