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State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, addresses the opening ceremony of the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on Tuesday, June 16.

Diaspora Conference Embraces Innovation

The 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference is embracing innovation with the introduction of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Connect platform and NFC RFID-enabled wristbands. State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, said the tech...

Newly commissioned Justices of the Peace for St. Thomas take their oaths during a commissioning and swearing-in ceremony at Whispering Bamboo Cove Resort in the parish on June 12. Present are (front row, from left) Velma Thomas-Gayle, Melita Cooper, Ingrid Hibbert and Kyle Marchalleck, and (back row, from left) Delroy Harris and Shawn Reid. They were among 17 individuals who took the oath and assumed duties as Justices of the Peace.

JPs Taking Money from Public Face Decommissioning – Minister Chuck

Jamaican autonomous mobile robotics competitors, Antonio Rolong (left) and Rayon-Jai Pusey, at the WorldSkills Jamaica Invitational Training Camp, held at Cardiff Hotel & Spa in Runaway Bay, St. Ann, from June 8 to 12.

Jamaican Competitors Welcome WorldSkills Invitational Camp Experience

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses the ceremonial opening of the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Tuesday (June 16).

Foreign Minister Says Diaspora Conference Great Opportunity for Engagement

Mayor of Port Maria, Councillor Fitzroy Wilson (left), observes as an NEPM Waste Management Limited worker prepares to remove debris from an area in Port Maria during a hurricane-preparedness exercise on June 14.

St. Mary Steps Up Hurricane Preparedness

Executive Director, Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace (left), shares a photo opportunity with the top-three participants in the 2025 Tourism Innovation Incubator Pitch event. From second left (back row) are winner and Founder of JamLegend VR, Nadeen Matthews Blair; and first runner up awardees, GemVoyage Advisor, Greg Connell, and Chief Executive Officer, Shanya Connell. In front is third runner-up, Director, Thompson Therapeutic Homes and Resorts Accessible Vacations in Jamaica, Rani Thompson.

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June 17 Deadline for TEF Tourism Innovation Incubator Applications

Jamaicans with innovative business ideas that can enhance or support the tourism sector are being encouraged to apply for the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Tourism Innovation Incubator. Deadline for submission is Wednesday, June 17. Applicants are required to submit a completed application form and a 60-second video pitch outlining their business idea through the TEF website at tef.gov.jm/incubator. Speaking with...

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National Blood Transfusion Service Takes Action to Improve Collection

The National Blood Transfusion Service is working to improve blood collection with the integration of web-based software, eDelphi, to manage the blood supply chain from donor recruitment to the collection, analysis and transfusion. This was noted by Health and Wellness State Minister, Hon. Krystal Lee, at the Ministry’s World Blood Donor Day Awards Brunch and the official launch of the...

Westmoreland residents flock to the Universal Service Fund (USF) booth during the agency

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USF Restores Westmoreland’s 19 Wi-Fi Sites

Residents across Westmoreland are once again benefiting from free public internet access, following the restoration and upgrade of the 19 Wi-Fi sites by the Universal Service Fund (USF) in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. The achievement was highlighted during the USF’s ‘Connec Di West’ Road Tour stop at Independence Park in Savanna-la-Mar recently, where stakeholders were updated on efforts to...

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck (third right, seated), and Custos Rotulorum for St. Thomas, Hon. Marcia Bennett (second right, seated), share a photo opportunity with newly commissioned Justices of the Peace and other dignitaries during the commissioning and swearing-in ceremony at Whispering Bamboo Cove Resort in St. Thomas on June 12. Also seated (from left) are past Presidents of the St. Thomas Justices of the Peace Association, Rupert Scott and Seiveright Dixon; current President, Rev. Robert Afflick; Deputy Superintendent of Police, Neville Gordon; and Dr. Yvonne McKenzie.

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Justice Minister Urges New JPs to Be Community Role Models

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is encouraging newly commissioned Justices of the Peace (JPs) to serve as positive role models within their communities and to champion Jamaica’s justice services. He made the call while delivering the keynote address during the commissioning and swearing-in ceremony for 17 new JPs in St. Thomas on June 12 at Whispering...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presents a plaque and citation to 2026 Governor-General’s Diaspora Achievement Award honouree, Dr. Nicoleen Johnson of the Jamaican Diaspora in the People

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Governor-General’s Award Honouree Leads Jamaica’s Expanding Diaspora in China

The Jamaican Diaspora in the People’s Republic of China has blossomed into a vibrant and influential community, playing a pivotal role in strengthening Jamaica’s presence within one of the world’s largest nations. At the forefront of this movement is Dr. Nicoleen Johnson, a Shanghai-based academic and community liaison, who has become a leading voice and visible representative of Jamaica’s expanding...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses a panel discussion on ‘Building a Resilient Education System in Partnership with the Diaspora’, during the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Monday (June 15).

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Schools Being Equipped with Technology to Ensure Learning Continues During Natural Disasters

The Government is accelerating investments in technology and digital infrastructure to ensure that learning can continue during natural disasters and other disruptions. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, outlined the initiatives while addressing a session on ‘Building a Resilient Education System in Partnership with the Diaspora’, during the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora...

Governor-General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents Dr. Sandra Colly-Durand with the 2026 Governor-General’s Achievement Award during a ceremony at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Monday (June 15).

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90 Students Benefitting from Diaspora Mentorship Initiative

Some 90 students across Jamaica’s 14 parishes are now benefiting from one-on-one guidance and support through the Jamaica Diaspora Mentorship Academy. The programme, which was launched two years ago by Vice Chair of the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council and Education Sector Lead, Dr. Sandra Colly-Durand, currently pairs 90 mentors from around the world with the students selected through a partnership...