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Jamaica Pulse, the first major exhibition of Jamaican visual art to be held in the United Kingdom, opened on Friday (June 24) in Bristol. The four-month exhibition is being staged by the Royal West of England Academy (RWA), and showcases … Continued
The Caribbean is being urged to strengthen its regional community and economy through CARICOM, as well as the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP), in light of Britain’s pending exit from the European Union (EU). This call came … Continued
Chairman of Jamaica’s newly formed Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Review Commission, Hon. Bruce Golding, says the panel will be taking a structured approach to fulfilling its very broad mandate. He says this includes utilising a “huge body of work”, comprising reports, … Continued
Construction of new offices in downtown Kingston is expected to get under way in short order to house the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. Speaking to JIS News at the post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in Kingston, … Continued
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the work to be undertaken by the newly established Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Review Commission is aimed at strengthening Jamaica’s position within the regional integration process. This, Mr. Holness says, is “absolutely important” … Continued
Prime Minister Andrew Holness this afternoon (Tuesday, June 28) launched the CARICOM Review Commission at Jamaica House. The Chairman of the Commission is Mr Bruce Golding, former Prime Minister. In his address, Prime Minister Holness said, “We cannot preempt what … Continued
Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness joined dozens of heads of state in Panama City, Panama on Sunday, June 26, for the official opening of the expanded Panama Canal. Also present at the opening ceremony were Minister of Foreign … Continued
As local sector leaders assess the possible economic fallout from the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union (Brexit), Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the immediate effect will not be severe. Speaking in Negril on June 24 at … Continued
The outcome of the referendum on the United Kingdom’s membership in the European Union held yesterday was historic. The people of the UK have decided to leave the EU as is their right to do in a democratic process. It … Continued
“The Government and People of Jamaica extend greetings to the Government and People of the United Kingdom in the wake of yesterday’s historic staging of a referendum on the UK’s membership in the European Union (EU). We applaud the UK … Continued
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says the Government’s move to adopt a National Diaspora Policy will provide a framework to maximise the contribution of overseas nationals for Jamaica’s development. She noted that the … Continued
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, is encouraging members of the diaspora to look at investing in critical sectors of Jamaica’s economy. These include: health and wellness services, manufacturing, agribusiness, energy, mining, logistics, financial services, and … Continued
Jamaicans in the Diaspora have received high praise for their decades of solid contribution to the development of the country. Director of Diaspora and Consular Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Sharon Saunders, said the … Continued
Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago, Hon. Faris Al-Rawi, says his Government is concerned about protecting the interests of Jamaicans in the twin-island republic. He said that there are 8,000-9,000 Jamaicans in Trinidad, many of whom have overstayed their time … Continued
The two-day Jamaica Diaspora North-East United States Regional Conference is now under way at the Hilton New York JFK Airport hotel in Queens. The event is expected to bring together Jamaicans residing in New York, New Jersey, Boston, Rhode Island, … Continued
Attorney General for Trinidad and Tobago, Hon. Faris Al-Rawi, says countries in the Caribbean must stand together in addressing the global threat of financial terrorism. He argued that failure to act could result in international agencies stepping in to monitor … Continued
Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, says assurance has been given by Trinidad and Tobago that any administrative delays in the processing of 53 Jamaican detainees will be cleared. In a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday, … Continued
Jamaica will be pursuing potential business opportunities at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from August 5 to 21. The country’s Ambassador to Brazil, Her Excellency Alison Stone Roofe, says the Jamaican Embassy is collaborating with agencies, such … Continued
Jamaica is expected to benefit significantly from the implementation of the $1 billion (€7.25 million) European Union (EU)-funded Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) project. The two-phase project is being implemented by the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), and aims to create … Continued
The Japan Government has earmarked approximately US$1.8 million ($220 million) through the Japan-Caribbean Climate Change Partnership (J-CCCP), to provide assistance to Jamaica in climate change mitigation and adaptation. Approximately $73 million of that sum will be provided to support on-the-ground … Continued