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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), shakes hands with President of the Republic of Ghana His Excellency, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo (second left), shortly before he signed the condolence book for the former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga on Saturday (June 15) at Jamaica House. Also pictured (from right) are: Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith. President Akufo-Addo is on a two-day official working visit to Jamaica.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), shakes hands with President of the Republic of Ghana His Excellency, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo (second left), shortly before he signed the condolence book for the former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga on Saturday (June 15) at Jamaica House. Also pictured (from right) are: Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith. President Akufo-Addo is on a two-day official working visit to Jamaica.

President Akufo-Addo Hails Mr Seaga as an Illustrious Leader

President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has hailed former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga as an illustrious leader who “will forever have a secure place in the pantheon of outstanding Caribbean and...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), and President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo (left), discuss a matter of interest shortly before they issued a joint press statement, following bilateral talks at Jamaica House on Saturday (June 15). Also pictured is Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), and President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo (left), discuss a matter of interest shortly before they issued a joint press statement, following bilateral talks at Jamaica House on Saturday (June 15). Also pictured is Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.

Ghana-Jamaica Joint Commission for Cooperation to be Reactivated
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Hon. Olivia Grange (left) along with President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Danka Akufo-Addo, are taken on a guided tour of the Seville Great House and Heritage Park, by tour guide, Eldon Riley (right) on Saturday, June 15.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Hon. Olivia Grange (left) along with President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Danka Akufo-Addo, are taken on a guided tour of the Seville Great House and Heritage Park, by tour guide, Eldon Riley (right) on Saturday, June 15.

Jamaica to Participate in the ‘Year of Return, Ghana 2019’ Activities
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo (right) on his arrival at Jamaica House on Saturday (June 15). President Akufo-Addo is on a two-day official working visit to Jamaica. At centre is Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo (right) on his arrival at Jamaica House on Saturday (June 15). President Akufo-Addo is on a two-day official working visit to Jamaica. At centre is Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.

PHOTOS: PM and Ghanaian President’s Courtesy Call and Arrival
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is presented with a promotional plaque by President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, during an exchange of gifts following a joint press statement on Saturday (June 15) at Jamaica House. President Akufo-Addo, who also held bilateral talks with Prime Minister Holness, is in the island for a two-day official working visit. It forms part of a Caribbean tour to promote “The Year of Return, Ghana 2019,” which is a major landmark marketing campaign targeting the African – American and Diaspora Market to mark 400 years of the first enslaved African arriving in Jamestown Virginia.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is presented with a promotional plaque by President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, during an exchange of gifts following a joint press statement on Saturday (June 15) at Jamaica House. President Akufo-Addo, who also held bilateral talks with Prime Minister Holness, is in the island for a two-day official working visit. It forms part of a Caribbean tour to promote “The Year of Return, Ghana 2019,” which is a major landmark marketing campaign targeting the African – American and Diaspora Market to mark 400 years of the first enslaved African arriving in Jamestown Virginia.

Visa Waiver Agreement Between Jamaica and Ghana to be Implemented

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Portrait of the late retired former Chief Photographer at the Jamaica Information Service, Errol Egbert George Harvey. The thanksgiving service for the veteran photographer, was held on Saturday (June 15) at The Church of St. Margaret’s on Old Hope Road, Kingston.
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Fond Farewell for Veteran JIS Photographer Errol Harvey

Family and friends of retired former Chief Photographer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Errol Egbert George Harvey, celebrated his life at a thanksgiving service held today (June 15) at the Church of St. Margaret’s in Kingston. Mr. Harvey died on Sunday (May 26) while awaiting a flight in Florida, United States, to return to Jamaica. The veteran photographer is credited...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right) addressing the Senate on June 14. Others from left are : Senator Ransford Braham and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
Foreign Affairs

Gov’t Announces Investigation into Detention of Fishermen by US Coast Guards

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade says it is investigating the matter in which four Jamaican fishermen have brought a case against the United States Coast Guard for alleged mistreatment, following their arrest and detention in 2017 in Haitian waters. “We are investigating the situation with our consulate in Miami and other relevant Government agencies as we seek...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, delivers the keynote address at the opening ceremony of the Climate Change Quiz organised by the Meteorological Service. The event was held on Friday (June 14) at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus, St. Andrew.
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Jamaicans Urged to Continue Water Conservation

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, is urging Jamaicans to continue water conservation measures as dry conditions persist in sections of the island. He said data from the Meteorological Service at the end of May indicate a “slight improvement” in rainfall in some parishes, while others continue to show “significant dryness”....
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