Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States of America (USA), His Excellency Major General (ret’d) Antony Anderson, delivered the country’s National Statement during the 55th Regular Session of the Organization of American States (OAS), held in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, from June 25 to 27, under the theme ‘Building Resilient and Inclusive Economies in the Americas’. Addressing the Assembly on...

As Montego Bay prepares to host the 49th Regular Meeting of the CARICOM Heads of Government from July 6 to 8, anticipation is building among residents, who are hopeful that the summit will yield tangible progress on some of the region’s most urgent challenges. The upcoming event will bring together regional leaders to address critical issues, including climate change, food...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, says the city stands to benefit significantly from hosting the 49th Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), slated for July 6 to 8 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. The meeting will bring together regional leaders to engage in high-level policy discussions on...

When regional leaders convene in Montego Bay, Jamaica, for the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in July, CARICOM Youth Ambassador for Jamaica, Odane Brooks, is hopeful that key issues impacting the region’s youth, will be on the table. The conference will be chaired by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon....

The establishment of a CARICOM-Africa Investment Council to boost trade between Caribbean and African countries has been proposed by Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator the Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks. Minister Marks, who has responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, explained that the Council would identify, vet and co-finance projects that build shared prosperity...

Come July 1, Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, will have additional responsibilities as the Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) for the period July 1 to December 31, 2025. This six-month position involves providing policy direction, advancing the implementation of CARICOM’s objectives and representing the Community in regional and international engagements. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley...

Individuals from across the Caribbean region are being invited to register for the 18th Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Road Races, which are scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 5 in Montego Bay, St. James. The 10-kilometre (10K) run, and five-kilometre (5K) run and walk, will precede the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, being...