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Chairman of the Jamaica 60 Diaspora Conference, Senator Don Wehby welcomes participants during the opening ceremony on June 14 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in Kingston.
Chairman of the Jamaica 60 Diaspora Conference, Senator Don Wehby welcomes participants during the opening ceremony on June 14 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in Kingston.

Diaspora Conference an Opportunity to Acknowledge Contribution of Overseas Jamaicans

The Jamaica 60 Diaspora Conference presents the Government with an opportunity to publicly acknowledge the work and contributions made by the Jamaican living overseas, especially in economic recovery efforts. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina...
Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Managing Director, Marlene Street Forrest.
Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Managing Director, Marlene Street Forrest.

Diaspora Encouraged To Invest, List On Jamaica Stock Exchange
Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, speaks during a semi-virtual ‘Riverside Chat’ forum at the 2022 Jamaica 60 Diaspora Conference, on Wednesday (June 15). The conference is being hosted at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston, from June 14 to 16, under the theme ‘Reigniting a Nation for Greatness’.
Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, speaks during a semi-virtual ‘Riverside Chat’ forum at the 2022 Jamaica 60 Diaspora Conference, on Wednesday (June 15). The conference is being hosted at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston, from June 14 to 16, under the theme ‘Reigniting a Nation for Greatness’.

BOJ Hopeful More Persons Will Join Banks To Get CBDC Accounts
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green (left), engages in discussion about the Government’s digitisation process with Chief Digital Officer and Corporate Vice President, Microsoft US Global Technology Leader, Jacky Wright, during a special ‘Riverside Chat’ segment focusing on the National Identification System (NIDS) at the Jamaica 60 Diaspora Conference, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade office in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (June 14).
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green (left), engages in discussion about the Government’s digitisation process with Chief Digital Officer and Corporate Vice President, Microsoft US Global Technology Leader, Jacky Wright, during a special ‘Riverside Chat’ segment focusing on the National Identification System (NIDS) at the Jamaica 60 Diaspora Conference, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade office in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (June 14).

Jamaicans In The Diaspora Eligible For NIDS Card
Newly crowned Miss Kingston and St. Andrew Festival Queen 2022, Velonique Bowen (second left), is presented with a trophy by Deputy Mayor, Winston Ennis (second right), during the coronation show staged by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) on June 12 at the Little Theatre, St. Andrew. The first runner-up was Aaliyah Myrie (right); and Seana’Kay Wright was the second runner-up. Miss Brown will go on to compete in the Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Competition, which is one of the highlights of the Jamaica 60 celebrations.
Newly crowned Miss Kingston and St. Andrew Festival Queen 2022, Velonique Bowen (second left), is presented with a trophy by Deputy Mayor, Winston Ennis (second right), during the coronation show staged by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) on June 12 at the Little Theatre, St. Andrew. The first runner-up was Aaliyah Myrie (right); and Seana’Kay Wright was the second runner-up. Miss Brown will go on to compete in the Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Competition, which is one of the highlights of the Jamaica 60 celebrations.

PHOTOS: Kingston And St. Andrew Festival Queen Crowned

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, officially opens the Jamaica 60 Diaspora Conference during a ceremony held at the Ministry in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (June 14), which was streamed online.
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Cabinet Approves National Diaspora Policy

The National Diaspora Policy has been approved by Cabinet, and a Plan of Action to implement the strategies identified is currently being drafted. Details were shared by State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, during Tuesday’s (June 14) opening ceremony of the Jamaica 60 Diaspora Conference at the Ministry’s downtown Kingston...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
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Jamaica Welcomes One Millionth Stopover Visitor Wednesday

Jamaica will welcome the first millionth stopover visitor for the year on Wednesday (June 15), bringing earnings of US$1.5 billion. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, said that the strong arrival figure is a sign that the industry is on the “cusp of restoring its 2019 levels of arrivals and earnings”, following the disruptions caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic....
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange making her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the Houses of Parliament on June 8.
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Decorate Spaces In National Colours For ‘Jamiaca 60’

Jamaicans are being encouraged to join the Spirit of Independence campaign by decorating their spaces in the national colours for the country’s 60th anniversary of Independence. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the call while making her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, recently. These spaces include businesses, government offices,...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange making her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the Houses of Parliament on June 8.
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Jamaica 60 Commemorative Album to Be Released

A Jamaica 60 commemorative album will be released in lieu of this year’s Jamaica Festival Song Competition. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange said this commemorative album will comprise various artists and genres. “The process has started. With or without a Jamaica Festival Competition we will have a Jamaica 60 commemorative album… A number of persons...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) makes her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 8. Listening to the Minister
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A $20-Million Special Welfare Fund For Sports, Culture, Entertainment Practitioners

A $20-million special welfare fund is being established for sports, culture and entertainment practitioners who fall on hard times. Making the announcement during her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 8, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, said the Fund will be managed by a committee led by Mike...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her presentation in the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 8. At left is Minister of State in the Ministry, Alando Terrelonge
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Rich Culture On Show For Jamaica 60

Jamaica’s rich culture and heritage will be on show from July 30 to August 6, as the country celebrates 60 years of Independence. Activities include the Jamaica 60 Independence Village, which will be staged at the National Indoor Sports Centre. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, in her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the...
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