Marley’s contribution to Jamaica priceless – Jamaica Tourism Minister

By Michelle Nurse Last updated Jan 16, 2015

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Dr. Wykeham McNeill (centre), listens as Digicel’s Chief Executive Officer, Barry O’Brien, makes a point to Bob Marley Group of Companies General Manager, Marie Bruce at Digicel’s regional headquarters, downtown Kingston. **(photo via Jamaica News)**

Tourism and Entertainment Minister Dr. Wykeham McNeill, has described as “priceless,” the contribution of late Reggae legend, Robert “Bob” Nesta Marley, to Jamaica’s music legacy.

“I am often asked the value of Reggae music and…Bob Marley to Jamaica and Jamaica’s tourism, and I would say it is immeasurable…it’s not something that you can put a figure to,” he said.

Speaking at Tuesday’s launch of a month of activities to mark the 70th anniversary of the late musician’s birth in February, at Digicel’s regional headquarters in downtown Kingston, Dr. McNeill highlighted several notable achievements of Marley, pointing out that Jamaica has benefited from the resulting global recognition.