Successful Outcome of CanJet Incident

STATEMENT FROM EDMUND BARTLETT, MINISTER OF TOURISM

Canadian Prime Minister said Handling of Situation is a Testament of Personal
Bravery and Cooperation Between Allies

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, April 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement
from Jamaica's Minster of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett:

Speaking at a press conference earlier today at Sangster International
Airport, Jamaica's Prime Minister the Honorable Bruce Golding and Canada's
Prime Minister Stephen Harper praised the successful handling of the situation
involving the CanJet Boeing 737-800. Both commended the personal bravery and
professionalism of all involved.

Jamaica's Prime Minister Bruce Golding had high praises for the members of the
island's security team (Police and JDF) who played a pivotal role in bringing
the ordeal to a peaceful end. The joint security team successfully disarmed
the gunman who is now in custody and being interrogated by authorities.

Prime Minister Golding's Canadian counterpart Stephen Harper, who was in
Jamaica for a three-day working visit, also praised the island's security for
their competency in bringing the stand-off to a peaceful resolution.

In his remarks, Prime Minister Harper expressed his gratitude to Jamaica's
Prime Minister for his personal engagement in the matter and the crew of
CanJet flight 918. "Today is a day to be truly joyful. It's very rare we have
events like this that end so well," Harper said.

Prime Minister Golding told journalists that he has ordered an immediate
investigation by the Ministry of Transport and Works, the Civil Aviation
Authority and relevant agencies.

"We have an unblemished record of airline and airport safety. We have never
had anything of this kind in Jamaica before and it's a record we are
determined must be protected and preserved," noted Golding.

Jamaica's Prime Minister also announced the goodwill gesture by hotelier
Gordon 'Butch' Stewart who has offered all passengers and crew a one-week stay
at any Sandals resort in Jamaica at any time they are prepared.

Wayne Cummings, President of the Jamaica Hotel & Tourism Association said,
"The accommodations extended to the passengers and crew by hotels in Montego
Bay while they await their departure is indicative of the level of cooperation
that exits between the public and private sectors in Jamaica. Our combined
goal is to provide unparalleled hospitality to all who visit our shores."

A CanJet aircraft is en-route from Montreal via Toronto to Montego Bay to take
passengers and crew on to Santa Clara, Cuba, or back to Canada should they
wish to return home.

CanJet is owned by Halifax-based IMP Group Ltd. Canadian-based Vancouver
Airport Services (YVR AS) is a shareholder of MBJ Airports Ltd which operates
Sangster International Airport.

About the Jamaica Tourist Board
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), founded in 1955, is Jamaica's national
tourism agency based in the capital city of Kingston. The JTB was declared the
Caribbean's Leading Tourist and Convention Bureau by the World Travel Awards
(WTA) from 2006 to 2008, while Jamaica earned the WTA's vote as the World's
Leading Cruise Destination, the Caribbean's Leading Destination and the
Caribbean's Leading Cruise Destination.

JTB offices are located in Kingston, Montego Bay, Miami, Toronto and London.
Representative offices are located in Duesseldorf, Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam
and Tokyo.

For details on upcoming special events, attractions and accommodations in
Jamaica go to the Jamaica Tourist Board's Web site at www.visitjamaica.com, or
call the Jamaica Tourist Board at 1-800-JAMAICA (1-800-526-2422).
Contact:
Gail Moaney / Elisa Fershtadt
(212) 583-2749 / (212) 583-2748
moaneyg@ruderfinn.com / fershtadte@ruderfinn.com

SOURCE Jamaica Tourist Board

Gail Moaney, +1-212-583-2749, or moaneyg@ruderfinn.com, or Elisa Fershtadt,
+1-212-583-2748, fershtadte@ruderfinn.com, for the Jamaica Tourist Board