

Edmund Bartlett: Does Jamaica have a security problem?
Nov 11, 2024
Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, discusses the fine line between the island's vibrant tourism industry and its ongoing struggles with violence and gang warfare. He addresses the critical need for political measures to ensure safety and restore Jamaica's international appeal. Bartlett emphasizes how tourists view security as paramount and highlights the socio-economic implications of crime on Jamaica's economy. He also touches on the potential for judicial reform and the need for a diversified economic approach post-COVID-19, alongside the complex issues of decolonization and reparations.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Jamaica's Tourism and Economic Resilience
02:04 • 6min
Challenges and Resilience in Jamaica
07:50 • 10min
Jamaica's Struggle for Sovereignty and Judicial Reform
18:01 • 2min
Debating Reconciliation: Decolonization and Reparations in Jamaica
20:29 • 2min
Confronting Historical Wrongs and a Journey into Mystery
22:34 • 2min