Falmouth, Trelawny:
President of the Trelawny Chamber of Commerce, Dennis Seivwright, is reporting what he says is an overwhelming response to the bed and breakfast (B&B) project in the parish ahead of Cricket World Cup 2007.
To date, more than 300 potential bed and breakfast facilities have registered with the Social Develop-ment Commission (SDC).
According to Mr. Seivwright, approximately 25 per cent more would have registered but there are those who refuse to pay the required fees, as they want to avoid paying taxes or market their facilities on their own.
"Those persons, who choose not to go through the proper channels, must be aware that there are certain requirements for all bed and breakfast operators including approval from the Ministry of Health and every host/hostess being the holder of a food handler's permit," he told The Sunday Gleaner recently.
Police report
"At this time, we are waiting on the official police report on the areas where each applicant is located, as we must ensure that our visitors are placed in the least problematic areas. this will be followed by an inspection of each location chosen in September," he announced.
He commented that to date, three seminars have been held, with all the stakeholders involved including Jamaica Promotions Company, the Tourism Product Development Company and the Local Organising Committee for Cricket world Cup.
- M.T.
