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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

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has welcomed visiting members of the diaspora attending the Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, emphasising that the event is a great opportunity for Government to engage with them....

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.

June 17 Deadline for TEF Tourism Innovation Incubator Applications

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Errol Green (right); Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (second right); and Director of the National Public Laboratory, Dr. Marlene Tapper, celebrate during the unveiling of the logo for the newly launched Lifesavers Club, Jamaica’s national blood donor club initiative aimed at building a consistent base of voluntary donors. The event was the Ministry’s World Blood Donor Day Awards Brunch and the official launch of the Ministry’s Lifesavers Club on Sunday (June 14) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.

National Blood Transfusion Service Takes Action to Improve Collection

Westmoreland residents flock to the Universal Service Fund (USF) booth during the agency's recent Connec' Di West road tour stop at Independence Park in the parish.

USF Restores Westmoreland’s 19 Wi-Fi Sites

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 Benefiting 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...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address during the Ceremonial Opening of the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Tuesday (June 16).

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Diaspora Encouraged to Invest in Jamaica’s Rapid Development

Jamaicans living abroad are being encouraged to invest in the nation’s rapid development. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, underscored major milestones in real estate growth, public safety, and the modernisation of healthcare infrastructure. Speaking during the Ceremonial Opening of the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Tuesday (June...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce , Hon. Delano Seiveright, addresses a plenary session during the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on June 15.

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Jamaica Investment-Ready – Seiveright

Minister of State, Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, is encouraging more overseas Jamaicans to invest in the island. Anchored by rigorous fiscal discipline and macroeconomic and political stability, he said that “Jamaica, today is stronger, more stable and more investment-ready than at any point in our modern history”. He was addressing a plenary session during Monday’s...

Assistant General Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, National Housing Trust (NHT), Dwayne Berbick.

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Diasporans Encouraged to Invest in Housing Sector

Jamaicans living in the diaspora are being encouraged to take advantage of available opportunities to invest in the local housing sector. Assistant General Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, National Housing Trust (NHT), Dwayne Berbick, in making the call said that the prospects go beyond homeownership. “The NHT has built out a construction programme that has different opportunities for partnerships...